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NYG(W.759.033
17 Sep 1759:23 (31)
Extract of a letter from a military officer, dated at King
George's Battery on Point Levee, near Quebec, August 13,
1759.
Dear Sir, I am now almost happy in seeing English
batteries play upon Quebec, . . . [13 lines] My glass is
fill'd, which I design drinking to the healths and happiness
of our friends in Boston, if the French don't knock it out
of my hands before I get it to my mouth; for they have been
a little troublesome this morning; Their bell has rung for
prayers, which makes me believe it is Sunday, therefore
we'll send a few messengers to their church from our 32
pounders, knowing the French politeness, that they always
give way to Strangers, . . .
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