Assassin Composants Artbook

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14 th December 1799,
soldier, then as president, to forge this nation,
My death has not yet quite arrived, but it is near
to make it strong. And strong it has become,
and as inevitable as night follows day. I have felt
so strong that no force exists that could make
myself decline for a long time now, but
it disappear. Even on the brink of death, I feel
I fear not death. This is what I told Doctor Craik
pride in this.
when leaving him instructions to stop the vain
attempts that can only delay the inevitable. With the little strength I have left, I am adding
Soon, I shall join my dearest Martha these few words to the notebook I have kept all my
life. It tells of events known by all, and others that
The events of my life have swept me towards a
have remained secret. Who will read these words?
destiny I could never have expected as a young
I especially think of Connor, the mysterious man
man, when I was simply trying to provide for my
who played such a surprising role in my destiny,
family following the death of our father. I have
and that of the nation…
had the honour of doing what few men have done
Who will read my strange story?
- give birth to a nation. I have fought, first as a
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The map of the thirteen American 20 th March 1748
states, neatly arranged along the
east coast… I am fascinated by I enjoyed school, but had to leave this autumn, just
the immensity of the countryside before turning sixteen. Since the death of my father
remaining to be explored on our four years ago, our lives have become difficult, and
continent…
NNeeww HHaammppsshhiirree I must help my family.
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VViirrggiinniiaa BBBaaallltttiiimmmooorrreee NNeeww JJeerrsseeyy I was introduced to Lord Fairfax by my dear brother
North Carolina DDeellaawwaarree Lawrence. Lord Fairfax is an extraordinary man, one
of the most powerful landowners in all of Virginia.
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It seems he took a liking to me, offering me work as
Georgia a surveyor on his land. He told me that my riding
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skills and love of mathematics mean I am
perfectly able to do this sort of task. The offer is a
good opportunity for me. I am soon to leave for the
northern frontier of Virginia, in the valleys of the
Allegheny Mountains. Lord Fairfax owns an enormous
amount of land there, much of it still unexploited.
My work will to be map the region and define lots so
that new plantations can be set up.
My Virginian
compatriots. Brave, The trip will be rough - I must cross the Alleghany
simple folk - farmers,
Mountains and a desert before arriving in this
woodcutters.
I admire their tenacity. savage land, thick with Indians whose hospitality is
uncertain. This time, mother has agreed to let me leave.
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15 th August 1752
There are times when a man can but watch, stupefied, My militia may be ill-equipped,
but once armed they bravely
as the happiness and misery of his destiny closely
defend that which they hold most
intertwine. I am only twenty years of age, but in the dear: their land. We call them the
space of four years my reputation as a surveyor has ‘minutemen’, because they are
capable of seizing their rifles
grown, and I have earned a comfortable amount to
and meeting up with their
provide for my family. This reputation has inspired the
regiment in less than
government of Virginia, which knows my taste for action a minute.
and military affairs, to name me adjutant general.
It is an immense honour that I also partly owe to the
support of Lord Fairfax.
It is currently my duty to assemble and train the
militia who will defend the frontiers of our district
against both the encroachment of the French and the
ravages caused by the Indians. However, the success I
have in this domain is overshadowed by sorrow - my
brother Lawrence has just died. I loved and admired
him so much.
He was the most affectionate, upstanding and dignified
brother that anyone could have asked for. He was only 37,
and has left me his estate on Mount Vernon.
Now I must face managing Mount Vernon in addition
to my military duties. And so I ready myself for Lawrence had
this beautiful
the combat that awaits, plunging myself into books of
engraving of
military strategy, training in fencing, and above all
Mount Vernon
listening to the Virginian officers that make up my made.
militia, men of experience who have known war.
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27 th June 1754, 15 th July 1755,
My war has started, and each day I understand a little Since the month of May, I have been General Braddock’s
better what a complex art it is. For my first mission, aM yf eswo lIdniedrisa:n trsa…ppe rAs, mfaromtleeyr s, aide-de-camp. This English soldier arrived in America
I was sent into the Ohio Valley with orders to give a collection of Virginians who at the beginning of the year to participate in the
message to the French. The message ordered them to share a common hatred for the offensive against the French. I was hoping to learn
French.
pull out of our territory. I was courteously received by the from this experienced officer how to lead an army to
French commander of Fort Leboeuf, a certain Monsieur victory… Instead, he helped me lead our men into the
Jacques Legardeur de Saint-Pierre. worst possible disaster.
Unfortunately, his good manners were matched by a We were surprised by the French and their Indian allies
categorical refusal to abide by our demands. while crossing the Monongahela River, and the British
The situation degenerated further in February 1754 when strategy was completely useless in such wooded terrain.
the Canadians seized Prince George, the fort that we had The French massacred us. When the general was seriously
built to reinforce our position in the valley. wounded, I was forced to organise our troops’ retreat.
In May, at Great Meadows, I was finally able to lead a real Afterwards, we counted our losses: out of 1,600 men,
battle against these Canadian devils. The screaming 456 had been killed. I don’t know why I survived: I
whistle of bullets flying past me had something strangely found four bullets lodged in my coat, and two horses
captivating to it… We won, but unfortunately the died under me during the battle.
Indian chief Half King accompanying us killed
the French commanding officer of the opposing
detachment with a throw of his tomahawk.
I am told that the French consider me responsible for
the death of their officer, claiming he was one of their
emissaries, and that they have sent a detachment of
500 men to find me... It seems once again I will soon
have the pleasure of hearing the whistle of their bullets!
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