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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Report from New York on the Battle of Quebec: French general Montcalm killed on horseback, British general Wolfe mortally wounded but died satisfied with victory; Indians left French army, Quebec batteries strong.
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The French Prisoners say, That Mons. Montcalm was almost sure of Success before he attacked our Troops; telling his Men, Wolfe was but young Officer, and he would soon chastise him.—Montcalm was killed on Horseback in the Engagement, and his Body taken and buried in the City.
General Wolfe was shot as he was charging his Men to keep down, being squatted, till the Enemy gave three Vollies, and was mortally wounded by the Canadians; but being satisfied that the Enemy were flying before him, he quietly submitted to Death.—A Death in such a Manner, and in such a Cause, rather to be envied than pitied!—It is said that most of those Indians have left the French Army: That the Batteries at Quebec are surprisingly strong, the Walls of the Town being near 15 Feet thick.
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Quebec
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montcalm killed on horseback, body taken and buried in the city; wolfe mortally wounded by canadians and died satisfied as enemy fled.
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French prisoners report Montcalm confident before attacking, calling Wolfe a young officer; he was killed in the engagement. Wolfe shot while leading men, submitted to death upon seeing enemy retreat. Most Indians left French army; Quebec batteries and walls strong.