_Major-General Wolfe._--The following MS. is advertised for sale. Is
anything known concerning it?
"A Copy of Orders written by Major-General Woolfe; an important
unpublished Historical MS. This valuable collection commences with
'General Orders to be observed by a regiment on their arrival in
Scotland, 1748.' At p. 55. begin 'Orders by Major-General Woolfe in
America: Halifax, April 30, 1759.' They continue dated from Louisburg,
Point Orleans, Montmorenci, Cape Rouge, &c., to the last, which is
dated on board the Sutherland, off St. Nicholas, Sept. 12th, the day
before the scaling the heights of Abraham; no doubt the last issued by
Woolfe, as on that day (13th) he fell in battle. There is no clue in
the MS. to its compiler; it consists of 103 pages 4to., beautifully
written, with MS. Plan of Order of Battle, of the army commanded by
General Woolfe in America, 1789. It is believed that no printed copy
exists of these valuable papers, which are of the highest importance to
the Historian, as a slight extract will show. Small 4to., calf.
'Sept. 12. The Sutherland, at anchor off St. Nicholas:--The enemies'
forces are not divided; great scarcity of provisions in the camp, and
universal discontent amongst the Canadians. The second officer in
command is gone to Montreal or St. John's, which gives reason to think
that Governor Amherst is advancing into that colony. A vigorous blow
struck by the army at this juncture might determine the fate of Canada.
Our troops below are ready to join us; all the light infantry and tools
are embarked at the Point of Levi, and the troops will land where the
enemy seems least to expect it.'"