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October 26, 1759
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In September, British Major Scott burns countryside with 1600 men, Col. Burton holds Point Levy with 2000, and 1500 guard Island of Orleans. On September 13, General Wolfe lands 5000 men near Quebec, defeats Gen. Montcalm's 10,000 in battle, causing French rout and heavy losses.
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OCR Quality
98%
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Full Text
Extract of a Letter from Louisbourg.
On the 10th of September, Major Scott was out burning the Country with 1600 Men; Col. Burton was at Point Levy with 2000 Men: and on the Island of Orleans there were 1500 Men: But notwithstanding this Division, on the 13th of September, [let this Day be had in everlasting Remembrance] our brave and immortal General Wolfe, with 5000 Men only, landed as above: when Gen. Montcalm marched and opposed him with 10,000. Thus the Combat began and lasted several Hours, when the Enemy's Cavalry, which they attacked us with as well as Infantry, gave Way, and the former falling back upon the latter, put the whole into Confusion, when they one and all fled, our Veterans making prodigious Slaughter in the Flight, and pursued them to their very Sally Ports.
On the 10th of September, Major Scott was out burning the Country with 1600 Men; Col. Burton was at Point Levy with 2000 Men: and on the Island of Orleans there were 1500 Men: But notwithstanding this Division, on the 13th of September, [let this Day be had in everlasting Remembrance] our brave and immortal General Wolfe, with 5000 Men only, landed as above: when Gen. Montcalm marched and opposed him with 10,000. Thus the Combat began and lasted several Hours, when the Enemy's Cavalry, which they attacked us with as well as Infantry, gave Way, and the former falling back upon the latter, put the whole into Confusion, when they one and all fled, our Veterans making prodigious Slaughter in the Flight, and pursued them to their very Sally Ports.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
General Wolfe
Montcalm
Battle Quebec
British Victory
French Rout
Plains Abraham
What entities or persons were involved?
General Wolfe
Gen. Montcalm
Major Scott
Col. Burton
Where did it happen?
Point Levy, Island Of Orleans, Near Quebec
Story Details
Key Persons
General Wolfe
Gen. Montcalm
Major Scott
Col. Burton
Location
Point Levy, Island Of Orleans, Near Quebec
Event Date
13th Of September
Story Details
Despite divided forces, General Wolfe lands 5000 men and defeats Montcalm's 10,000 in combat; French cavalry and infantry rout in confusion, suffering heavy slaughter during flight to sally ports.