Butler, John, 1749-1791 to Joshua Mauger

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GLC#
GLC03902.062-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
16 October 1763
Author/Creator
Butler, John, 1749-1791
Title
to Joshua Mauger
Place Written
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 33 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
Road to Revolution

Describes a naval engagement between "Rebel Fleet" and the King's Fleet on 10/13 on Lake Champlain. The American fleet tried to escape but on 10/15 was destroyed except for three ships which escaped to Ticonderoga. Crown Point now abandoned and burned. Mentions casualties. "General Carleton is now before Tyconderoga, which I conceive will soon be abandoned by the provincials." Mentions the victory of General Howe on Long Island, received via Lt. Gov. Franklin. [The evacuation of Long Island, 8/29-8/30/1776]

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