The Taking of Louisburg, 1745

by Samuel Adams Drake

W Waldo, Samuel, at Louisburg, [67] and note [71]; occupies Royal Battery, and fires first shot, [89]. War of the Austrian Succession, its policy outlined, [40]; produces war between England and France, [41]; hostilities begin at Nova Scotia, [44]. Warren, Commodore Peter, orders sent to, [44]; arrives at Canso and proceeds off Louisburg, [78]; takes the Vigilant, [110]; is re-enforced, [111]; his plan for taking the city, [111]; agrees to a general attack, [116]; he ignores Pepperell, [119]; made an admiral, [130]. Whitefield, Rev. George, [62]; writes a motto for the flag, [65]. Wolcott, Gen. Roger, [67] and note [71].

Transcriber’s Notes

• Retained publication and copyright information from the original; this eBook is public-domain in the U.S.
• Silently corrected a few palpable typographical errors.
• Retained the consistent spelling “Pepperell” for the man usually known as “Pepperrell”
• In the text versions, enclosed italicized text in _underscore_.