I recall the north country as a kid looking out from my grandfather Marshall’s camp on Lake Champlain. He owned A.H Marshall Company in Plattsburgh. Straight ahead or 12 O’clock from his main summer camp was Valcour Island and we could see the ferry crossing to Burlington, VT at about 9-10 O’clock direction. The only naval battle of the War of 1812 supposedly was fought in front of my grandfather’s camp. Regardless, the entire upstate NY area was/is full of American history. Ticonderoga was near Albany.I still think about how fortunate I was to be born in such a country where men on both sides of my family had fought in every war since the American Revolution. I guess I am still proud of that CAR card. Just reflecting. Yes, the area has changed from what I hear. I have not been up there since 1970.Perhaps we should say-”No more destruction of this nation’s proud history by libs or anyone.” We are proud of our history and those who are not-leave.”
By choosing to do battle, he forced the British to build its own freshwater fleet, thereby delaying the reinforcements to points South enough for Winter to set in, and Colonial troops to train at Valley Forge.
Was your grandfather’s store on Margaret St. in Plattsburgh?
If so, there is an item on ebay right now
All the New York newspapers are on the internet. Here is an ad from your grandfather’s store: