Note 206a — JOURNAL TO STELLA (continued 5)
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Sir Hovenden Walker. The “man midwife” was Sir Chamberlen Walker, his younger brother. The “secret expedition” against Quebec conveyed upwards of 5000 soldiers, under the command of General John Hill (see p. 76), but owing to the want of due preparations and the severe weather encountered, the fleet was compelled to return to England without accomplishing anything.