The earthen mounds of Fort William Henry still stand by the brink of Lake George. Seated at the sunset of an August day under the pines that cover

Now, on the eve of departure, Montcalm, anxious for harmony among his red allies, called them to a grand council near the camp of Rigaud.Our special

The letters of the Governor and those of the General, it will be seen, contradict each other flatly at several points.Our special project presenting

His station obliged him to maintain a high standard of living, to his great financial detriment, for Canadian prices were inordinate.Our special

Towards evening Rogers was shot through the wrist; and one of the men, John Shute, used to tell in his old age how he saw another ranger trying to

Seven companies formed a battalion dispersed on various service but all under the orders of Robert Rogers, with the rank of major.Our special

Meanwhile the western borders were still ravaged by the tomahawk. New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia all writhed under the

Since Vaudreuil became chief of the colony he had nursed the plan of seizing Oswego, yet hesitated to attempt it.Our special project presenting the

By a royal order lately issued, all general and field officers with provincial commissions were to take rank only as eldest captains when serving in