Memory of General Murray and Canadian Forts War Story
The narrative recalls Canadian resistance and English misrule during the siege context. It recounts 1762 events at Michilimackinac, massacres of a garrison, De Langlade’s aid, and General Gage’s planned expedition. It details Canadian volunteers abused by officers, arduous marching, and disbandment mid-journey amid hardship and betrayal. The piece includes a Montpelier letter praising Canadian patriots and urging liberty from imperial control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nedeaa
Murray
Canada
Sammary
de Langlade
Gage
Indiana
Polish Exiles and the Fight for Freedom Across Nations
The Polish exile Philip Moraviski remarks that Poles abroad are steadfast allies of liberty. He notes their long history of volunteering in uprisings from Greece to Canada, always eager to join struggles for freedom and to shed blood for the rights of others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseius
Greece
France
South America
Teres
Canada
Philip Moraviski
Liberty and American Spirit in Plattsburgh Epistle
A July 17 1839 North American piece denounces a purse primed aristocracy in elite society. It warns of foreign influence and espionage as the Canadas struggle for independence. laments martial law and loyalty to Washington Franklin and Adams while condemning British ties and domestic elites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Americana
Washington
Franklin, Hancock
Adams
Messrs. Evitons
Canadas
Lafayette
Franklin
Hancock
Rans
Montrey
Three Rivers
Ojtin
Laprutris
Enn
Plattsburgh
Glengarian O Livin
Montreal
Cannila
London
Bermudas
Treasion
Sword request and public honor for loyal lieutenant
A detractor urges inquiry into a U S Lieutenant with an American Epaulette after a Canada line excursion. He questions the timing of a petition to legislature for a sword and suggests an amendment to deny or grant the honor, warning the public reveal could affect army standing and even imply appealing to Queen Victoria for a wooden sword if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tromas
Canada Line
Doughty
U.S
Queen Victoria
Pau Pry
Public letter urges removal of Drury over frontier arrests
A dated 1829 frontier appeal accuses Luther K. Drury of demonic Tory aims and calls on Mr. Lowry to dismiss him. The writer claims Drury favors delivering Grogan and Canadian refugees to Canadian authorities and urges the North to uphold American republican virtues. The piece appeals to Lowry’s conscience and asks for remedy to preserve institutions and public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Eptions
Luther K. Drury
Mirabal
J. W. Grogan
John Colborne
Grogan
Canada
Cruft
Drury
Lowry
Han Dingra
Wallered Outcry Over Deputy Marshal’s Conduct Stirs Tension
Citizens express outrage at the Deputy Marshal’s petty misconduct, challenging his authority and prompting calls for accountability amid ongoing tensions in the community.
Deserters From Queens Royal Volunteers at Missiskoui Frontier
A long letter denounces desertions by Queens Royal Volunteers under Lieut. Col. Dyer after crossing into Vermont. It cites pay withholdings, recruitment abuses, and calls for action against British officers. It mentions Loyal Volunteers at Missiskin, sending two deserters seized by British officers, and urges U.S. government response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarase
Poronation
Queens Royal Volunteers
Dyer
Missiskoui
Vermont
United States
Canadas
Lower
Quebec
Montreal
Jas
Windsor
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Wareaw
Paria
Uber
America
Tien
Nimaelf
Steyhom
Caondinie
Bell
Tullerere
Patricia
Prescott
Woo Schoultz
St. Lawrence
Balla
Ogdensburgh
Leander
Lord Byron
Moraviski
Boston
Montpelier
Communications
Mieuoare
Swanton
Ion
Sane
Volur
Missiskinoi Hav
Miller's
Canary
Igns
Times
Trenton
N. Jersey
Eustace
Lewis Gogg
Mont
Jaho Co
Afhart
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