Item 162: Colored Print titled, “General Wolfe killed at the Siege of Quebec September 14; 1759,” by W & J Stratford (Removed to Black Case #8) , 1792 November 17
Item — Box: 21, Folder: 162
Dates
- Created: 1792 November 17
Creator
- Stratford, James, fl. 1780s – 1810s (Person)
Access:
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Colored Print
Condition Note:
Good.
Measurements:
14 in. x 10 in.
Title:
General Wolfe killed at the Siege of Quebec September 14; 1759
Description:
The death of General Wolfe during the siege of Quebec. The French army is retreating to Quebec from an advancing British force. In the foreground, General Wolfe is dying while comforted by multiple soldiers, including Isaac Barre. This print was published by W. & J. Stratford.
James Wolfe was a British Army officer born January 2, 1727. He was known for his training reforms as well as his victory over the French at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in Quebec in 1759. He took part in the suppression of the Jacobite Rebellion in Scotland and Flanders. This caught the attention of his superiors, but his career advancement was halted by the Peace Treaty of 1748. He was a brigade major at the age of 18 and a lieutenant-colonel by 23. Wolfe died in battle at the Siege of Quebec on September 13, 1759.
James Stratford was a British publisher, printer, and bookseller in the late 18th-century. He gained success around the 1780s specializing in creating parts of works that were to be later installed and binded. He partnered with William Stratford around 1790, but decided to trade on his own. He went bankrupt in 1813 and was sent to Fleet Prison.
Isaac Barré was born on October 15, 1726 and was an Anglo-Irish politician and soldier. “He earned distinction serving with the British Army during the Seven Years' War and later became a prominent Member of Parliament, where he was a vocal supporter of William Pitt.” He coined the term “Sons of Liberty” that referred to American colonists who opposed the British government. He died on July 20, 1802.
Location:
Quebec (setting), Holborn Hill (publication location)
Transcription:
General Wolfe killed at the Siege of Quebec September 14; 1759.
Published by W. & J. Stratford. N:112 Holdborn Hill Nov 17, 1792
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Middle figure Behind Wolfe is
Isaac Barré
After whom Wilkes Barre was named
Purchased in Washington D.C. Sept 1952
Creator
- Stratford, James, fl. 1780s – 1810s (Person)
- W. & J. Stratford (publisher) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Wilkes University Archives Repository
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570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu