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MG-A(G.760.092
2 Oct 1760:12,13 (804)
[Long narrative of process of taking of Montreal. French
beat parley on August 25 to surrender a fort. English beat
"the General" at daybreak on the 6th of September,
capitulation on the 7th. September 8 procession of English
into town included in third division:] The Light Infantry of
the Line, commanded by Col. Amherst, each with a Band of
Music before them. And the eldest ensign in General
Amherst's Army to take possession of the colours of the
eight French regiments.
September 9th, 1760. Camp before Montreal. The colours
of Shirley's and Pepperell's Regiments, lost at Oswego (in
1756) was marched out of Montreal by a detachment of
Grenadiers, and a Band of Music; and carried down the right
of our line, to Head quarters, where they were lodged.
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