The New Hampshire Gazette

The following is said to be a Copy of what the late General WOLFE delivered to his Army the Day before the Battle, dated on board the Sutherland, Sept. 12. 1759.

The Enemy's Forces are now divided; great Scarcity of Provisions in their Camp; universal Discontent among the Canadians; and the second Officer in Command is gone to Montreal, or St John's, which gives Reason to think that General Amherst is advancing into the Colony.

"A vigorous Blow struck by the Army at this Juncture, may determine the Fate of Canada. Our Troops below are in Readiness to join us; all the light Infantry, Artillery and Tools, are embarked at Point Levy, and the Troops will land where the French Seem least to expect them. The first Body that gets on Shore are to march directly to the Enemy, and drive them from any little Post they may occupy. The Officers must be careful that the succeeding Bodies do not, by any Mistake fire upon those who go before them. The Battalions must form upon the upper Ground, and be ready to charge whatever presents itself. When the Artillery Troops are landed, a Corps will be left to secure the landing Place, while the rest march on, and endeavour to bring the French and Canadians to a Battle.

The Officers and Men will remember what their Country expects from them: and what a determined Body of Soldiers, inur'd to War, are capable of doing against five weak French Battalions, mingled with disorderly Peasantry.

"The Soldiers must be attentive and obedient to their Officers, and resolute in the Execution of their Duty."