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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.300 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1700-1753 |
| Title | William Pepperrell to Robert Hale on the fall of Louisbourg |
| Date | 19 June 1745 |
| Author | Pepperrell, William (1696-1759) |
| Recipient | Hale, Robert |
| Document Type | Military document; Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written two days after the fall of Louisbourg. Says he would have liked to have congratulated Hale, a colonel from New Hampshire, on the recent victory in person, but understands he wants to return home quickly. Wishes him a safe trip. |
| Subjects | French and Indian War Military History Canada Battle |
| People | Pepperrell, William (1696-1759) |
| Place written | Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Theme | French & Indian Wars |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Pepperell was a colonial General in charge of the force (along with British naval force under Sir Peter Warren) that captured the French fort Louisbourg on Cape Bretton, Canada during King George's War (1744-1748). For capturing Louisbourg, he was received the first baroncy given to a colonial American. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |