From The Gazetteer of the State of New Hampshire (in three parts), 
compiled from the best authorities, by Eliphalet Merrill and the Late 
Phinehas Merrill, Esq.,
Printed by C. Norris & Co. , Exeter, NH, ©1817, pg  61-62

Part I - General View- History

1755 - Hostilities continued and New Hampshire raised 500 men under Col. Joseph 
Blanchard for an expedition against Crown Point.  This regiment was stationed at Fort 
Edwards, and on the eighth of September, it was attacked by a body of French regulars.  
The enemy was beaten off with severe loss, and on their retreat they were met by Capt. 
Nathaniel Folsom, who had been on a scouting expedition, and was now returning.  Capt. 
Folsom stationed his men among the trees and kept up a well directed fire until night, at 
which time the enemy retired with loss, and Folsom returned to the camp.  A short time 
after this, another regiment was raised in New Hampshire, and put under the command of 
Capt. Peter Gilman of Exeter.  These men were as active and persevering as their brethren, 
although they had not such favourable opportunities of exhibiting their courage.  The 
expedition was given up and late in the fall the soldiers were disbanded and sent home.  
These designs against Crown Point incited the Indians to new projects of depredations on 
the frontier of New Hampshire.
	This year was memorable also for an earthquake, which happened on the 
eighteenth day of November, about four in the morning.  Smaller shocks were felt for 
about a fortnight after.  
	The soldiers of New Hampshire were so well qualified for every service which 
required alertness, and so familiarized to fatigue and danger, that, by the express desire of 
lord Loudon, three ranging companies were formed of them, who continued in service 
through out winter and summer.  The command of them was given to Robert Rogers, 
John Stark, and William Stark.

Submitted by T.C. Parziale 5/30/00
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