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
Parkman Vol. 7, Chapter 13
The news of the surrender was received with indignation in England and in the colonies.Our special project presenting the definitive account of
French Capture Oswego
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
English Colonial Officers Demoted
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