Reprint, with the addition of Washington's journal, of the London edition of the same year. Howes describes the work as a "Contemporary authority of the Lake George campaign of 1755 and vindication of Gen. Shirley's measures. Attributed also to William Smith, who probably assisted in its preparation." Streeter notes "considerable attention to inter-colonial politics," and Sabin remarks on charges that Washington assassinated Jumonville. Howes L401; Sabin 41650; Streeter 1019 (English edition). With the bookplate of Thomas Fleming, Jr.