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
Parkman Vol. 7, Chapter 15
The British expedition gave Montcalm and Vaudreuil the opportunity to execute a scheme which they had nursed since the fall of Oswego.Our special
July Fourth, 2024
Today we celebrate the United States of America. It was founded on principals. The Declaration of Independence summarized those thus:We hold these
Views of the French High Command
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
Montcalm’s Impressions of Canada
His station obliged him to maintain a high standard of living, to his great financial detriment, for Canadian prices were inordinate.Our special
Parkman Vol. 7, Chapter 14
A few hours after, the whole body reappeared, filing off to surround the fort, on which they kept up a brisk but harmless fire of musketry.Our
Rogers Desperate Defense
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
Rogers’ Rangers
Seven companies formed a battalion dispersed on various service but all under the orders of Robert Rogers, with the rank of major.Our special
War Parties from Ticonderoga
Meanwhile the western borders were still ravaged by the tomahawk. New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia all writhed under the