A view of Miramichi, a French settlement in the Gulf of St. Laurence, which was destroyed by order of Brigadier James Murray in 1760 during the latter part of the French & Indian War. Murray, who at this time was commanding at Quebec after General Wolfe’s death, had ordered a detachment of troops to destroy French posts along the Gulf of St. Lawrence, including Miramichi.
This artwork, a line engraving and etching on laid paper, was created in 1768 by Hervey Smyth, 1734-1811, and engraved in London, England, by Paul Sandby, 1731-1809. The Image was “retouched” by P. Benazech.
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