Levis Gaston-francois Chevalier De 1720-1787 Entered French Army
in 1735; named second in command to Montcalm, 1756; sailed for Canada
the same year. On the death of Montcalm at Quebec, succeeded to the
command of the French forces, and won the battle of Ste. Foy, 1760.
After the capitulation, returned to France, and served under Conde
against Prince Ferdinand. Created a marshal, 1783, and the following
year a duke and peer of France. =Index=: (Wolfe / Montcalm era) Second in command to
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Montcalm, 2; his birth and descent, 8; military service 9, 10;
character, 11; at battle of Carillon, 55, 60; confidence of Montcalm
in, 85; persuades Montcalm to extend line of defence to Montmorency
River, 105; his great activity, 110, 118, 126; his bravery, 137; praises
courage of troops, both regulars and Canadians, 143; congratulated by
Vaudreuil on victory at Montmorency, 144; sent to defend western
frontiers, 147; his absence from principal scene of conflict has
disastrous results, 147; sends encouraging news from Montreal, 157; his
presence and counsel much desired by Montcalm, 165; his absence on eve
of battle greatly felt by Montcalm, 195; Montcalm bequeaths his papers
to, 219; arrives at Jacques Cartier and takes command, 227; disapproves
of retreat, 227; marches army back in hope of relieving Quebec, 229; his
regret for death of Montcalm, 233; hears of capitulation of Quebec, 234;
decides to march on Quebec in the spring, 241; his efforts to supply
needs of his army, 242; occupies Ste. Foy, 256-266; takes possession of
General Hospital, 265; arrival of British fleet compels him to retire,
267; surrender at Montreal, 268; his high military qualities, 268. (Bishop Laval era)
French general, burning of his flags by, 12. (Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Defeats Murray, 34;
his final struggle, 36-37; surrenders, 38; account of having burned
French flags, 39; not forgotten, 122. =Bib.=: Parkman, Montcalm and
Wolfe; Doughty, Siege of Quebec; Wood, The Fight for Canada;
Bradley, Fight with France; Collection des Manuscrits du Marechal de
Levis, ed. by Casgrain.