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Recto, u.c.: The Conquest of QUEBEC, and the Death of General James Wolfe.
Recto, l.c.: James Wolfe, Majr General and Commander in Chief of the British Land Forces, on an Expedition against Quebec, who after surmounting by Ability and Valour, all obstacles both of Art and Nature, was / slain in the Moment of Victory on the 13th Day of September, 1759. When the fatal Ball took place, General Wolfe, finding himself unable to stand, leaned upon the Shoulder of a Lieutenant, who / sat down for that purpose: this Officer seeing the French give way, exclaimed, "They run! "they run!" Who run? cried the gallant Wolfe, with great eagerness. When the Lieutenant replied, "The / French." What! (said he) do the Cowards run already? then I die happy." So saying, the glorious Youth expired. / Publish'd according to Act of Parliament, March 1st, 1774, by R. Marshall No. 4 Aldermary Church Yard London.