Death of General Montgomery at Quebec by John Trumble.

During the Battle of Quebec, Montgomery personally led the march to the lower town, arriving att 6:00 a.m. Montgomery led the advance force through the sawn opening in the palasad. leading the troops toward to the large blockhouse down the road, encouraging the men by drawing his sword and shouting, Come on, my good soldiers, your General calls upon you to come on. When the Americans were close, the British forces in the blockhouse (a contingent of 30 Canadian militia and some seamen) opened fire with cannon, musket, and grapeshot. Montgomery was killed with grapeshot through the head and both thighs. Other officers killed in this hail of fire were Captains John Macpherson and Jacob Cheesman.

Open edition print.

Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm)