In 1780, when Lord Cornwallis penetrated the western part of the state to charlottetown, the crisis became alarming and this bold patriot was placed at the helm of public affairs with almost unlimited power.
"Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution"
L. Carroll Judson
The assembly was always loyal to the crown, and refused to consider the appeals that were made to it by circular letters, and otherwise, to give active aid and sympathy to the rebellious colonies During the war armed cruisers pillaged the small settlements at charlottetown, Annapolis, Lunenburg, and the entrance of the St. John River.
"Canada under British Rule 1760-1900"
John G. Bourinot
I'd sooner see ye take any other school between this an' charlottetown, an' no supplement.
"Between Whiles"
Helen Hunt Jackson