The impossibility of a retreat makes no difference in the situation of men resolved to conquer or die; and, believe me, my friends, if your conquest could be bought with the blood of your general, he would most cheerfully resign…

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You know too well the forces which compose their army to dread their superior numbers.

You know too well the forces which compose their army to dread their superior numbers.

Possessed with a full confidence of the certain success which British valor must gain over...

Possessed with a full confidence of the certain success which British valor must gain over...

A few regular troops from old France, weakened by hunger and sickness, who, when fresh,...

A few regular troops from old France, weakened by hunger and sickness, who, when fresh,...

Now God be praised, I will die in peace.

Now God be praised, I will die in peace.

I congratulate you, my brave countrymen and fellow soldiers, on the spirit and success with...

I congratulate you, my brave countrymen and fellow soldiers, on the spirit and success with...