Michigan as a province, territory and state, the twenty-sixth member of the federal Union . a number of fireshlps. But these were prematurelyfired and exploded and so failed to accomplish theexpected result. Wolfe took possession of Point Levi,a high bluff on the opposite side of the river, on whichhe constructed batteries. From this elevated positionred hot balls and shells were thrown into the city whichset fire to many buildings. The lower portion of thetown was wholly destroyed and the upper town badlydamaged by the bomdardment. The English fleetundertook a reconnaisance above the city and
Michigan as a province, territory and state, the twenty-sixth member of the federal Union . a number of fireshlps. But these were prematurelyfired and exploded and so failed to accomplish theexpected result. Wolfe took possession of Point Levi,a high bluff on the opposite side of the river, on whichhe constructed batteries. From this elevated positionred hot balls and shells were thrown into the city whichset fire to many buildings. The lower portion of thetown was wholly destroyed and the upper town badlydamaged by the bomdardment. The English fleetundertook a reconnaisance above the city and success-fully passed the batteries without serious injury. Wolfe,on board, carefully studied the shores and noted possi-ble openings for an assaulting party. It appeared thatthe defences had been carefully planned, every advant-age being taken in the conformation of the country toplace formidable works in all available spots. Mont-calm sent a detachment across the river to attack thebatteries at Point Levi which had done such destruc-tive execution, but this movement had little VIEW OF QUEBEC (1759)
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