Burton Ralph
Served in the siege of Quebec. On July 29, 1759, in
command of thirteen companies of Grenadiers, and on September 2 wounded
at the battle of Montmorency. Appointed lieutenant-governor of Quebec
after the capture of the city. =Index=: (Wolfe / Montcalm era) Of the 48th, in action at
Montmorency, 142; holds troops in readiness on south shore opposite
Wolfe's Cove, 172, 183; commands reserve in battle of Plains, 189;
Wolfe's last orders to, 200; in battle of Ste. Foy, 258. (Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Governor
of Three Rivers, 41; ordered to West Indies, 42; leaves his family in
charge of Haldimand, 51; returns to Three Rivers, 53; replaces Gage at
Montreal, 53. =Bib.=: Doughty, Siege of Quebec; Wood, The Fight for
Canada.