On the commencement of hostilities with the French and Indians in 1755 he was commissioned a Lieutenant under Captain rodgers whose boldness and enterprise were in unison with those of Stark.
"Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution"
L. Carroll Judson
rodgers and Stark were put in command and repaired to Fort Edward in April with their company.
"Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution"
L. Carroll Judson
Two years after, no word having been heard of her meanwhile, the inevitable relief expedition was sent out-the steamer "rodgers," which after making a gallant dash to a most northerly point, was caught in the ice-pack and there burned to the water's edge, her crew, with greatest difficulty, escaping, and reaching home without one ray of intelligence of DeLong's fate.
"American Merchant Ships and Sailors"
Willis J. Abbot
