[FlipWilson]

Actually, he tried to sell his services to the Americans, but they didn't trust him because he had been loyal to the King during the French and Indian War. The English would not trust him because he had served with, commanded and advocated for, the American Colonists during the French and Idian War. In the end, he was caught between two worlds.

Back to this article. It is my hope that the State of New York or some philanthropist will buy the island and surrounding land and rebuild the actual fort as a historical re-construction at the "Great Carrying Place."

[Tamar1973]

Actually, he tried to sell his services to the Americans, but they didn't trust him because he had been loyal to the King during the French and Indian War.

I find that hard to believe. After all, George Washington was "loyal to the King" during the French and Indian War as well and was still allowed to serve later for the Revolution. There was something else going on.

[Pharmboy]

Thanks for that info--I did not know that.

[Restorer]

Actually, he tried to sell his services to the Americans, but they didn't trust him because he had been loyal to the King during the French and Indian War.

George Washington, anyone?

[Jacquerie]

It is my hope that the State of New York or some philanthropist will buy the island and surrounding land and rebuild the actual fort as a historical re-construction at the "Great Carrying Place."

If it happens, I hope the purchase is not the Kelo v. New London fashion.