The life and letters of James Wolfe . HALL UF t^UKUEC JIOUSE, ;!! AM A CHOICE OF DIFFICULTIES 471 By the list of disabled officers ^ (many of whom are of rank)you may perceive that the army is much weakened. By thenature of the river, the most formidable part of this armamentis deprived of the power of acting, yet we have almost thewhole force of Canada to oppose. In this situation there is such a choice of difficulties, that Iown myself at a loss how to determine. The affairs of greatBritain, I know, require the most vigorous measures; however,you may be assured that the small part of
The life and letters of James Wolfe . HALL UF t^UKUEC JIOUSE, ;!! AM A CHOICE OF DIFFICULTIES 471 By the list of disabled officers ^ (many of whom are of rank)you may perceive that the army is much weakened. By thenature of the river, the most formidable part of this armamentis deprived of the power of acting, yet we have almost thewhole force of Canada to oppose. In this situation there is such a choice of difficulties, that Iown myself at a loss how to determine. The affairs of greatBritain, I know, require the most vigorous measures; however,you may be assured that the small part of the campaign whichremains shall be employed (as far as I am able) for the honourof His Majesty, and the interest of the nation : in which I amsure of being well seconded by the Admiral and the if our efforts here can contribute to the success of hisMajestys arms in any other part of I am. Sir, etc. Jamks Wolfe. On the 3rd the abandonment of the camp was completed, andthe troops, all but Carletons small force,
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