Back in Time: 1777

[Adam Helmer]

Bill,

Meine Grosseltern war Deutsch. Ich spreche nur ein bissen Deutsch.

Ok, Bill, you are hot on the trail and I suggest a fine book by Walter B. Edmonds, (circa 1936) "Drums Along the Mohawk." There was a three-pronged attack to split the colonies and end the war in British favour in 1777. The New York City Northern prong never got out of town. The Western prong ended at ------------ when St. Ledger was defeated by Militia General Herkimer.

The Southern marching column under Bourgoyne had actually two battles a month apart in New York State.

Tim Murphy, on his THIRD shot, killed what British General?

I really like to go visit Fort Ticonderoga this time of year. Besides visiting the fort, I go to Mount Defiance, one mile South, and walk along the British gun line that gave them Fort Ti in 1777.

More questions to follow. I just was nominated for my 4th annual term as President of the county historical society-I am in my element here.

Adam