[Troublous Times in Canada by John A. Macdonald]@TWC D-Link bookTroublous Times in Canada CHAPTER VI 9/65
He had already struck an "obstacle," and had to overcome it alone, as there was now no chance of any succor from Col.
Peacocke. [Picture (page 49) 0057.gif, a map] To make matters worse, a few moments later Major Gillmor reported that the Highland Company had been compelled to leave the woods on the right of his position, as they had found that point occupied by Fenians. Almost simultaneously the cry of "Cavalry! Look out for cavalry!" came down the road, and some of our men were observed doubling down the hill.
As the alarm was repeated when a few Fenian horsemen were observed advancing from around the corner of a piece of bush, Lieut.-Col.
Booker ordered the reserve (which was composed of the Queen's Own) to "Prepare for Cavalry," and Companies Nos.
1, 2, 3, 5 and 8 promptly "formed square" on the road.
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