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Marshall, Orsamus Holmes 1813-1884
Historian; born in Franklin, Conn., Feb. 13, 1813; graduated at Union College in 1831; admitted to the bar in 1834; and practised in Buffalo till 1867.
His publications include Champlain's expedition in 1613-15 against the Onondagas; The expedition of the Marquis de Nouville in 1689 against the Senecas; La Salle's first visit to the Senecas in 1699; Historical sketches of the Niagara frontier; The building and the voyage of the Griffon in 1679; and The history of the New York charter, 1664–;74.
He died in Buffalo, N. Y., July 9, 188
Niagara, Fort
A defensive work on the east side of Niagara River, near its mouth.
Its building was begun as early as 1673, when La Salle enclosed a small spot there with palisades.
In 1687 De Nonville constructed a quadrangular fort there, with four bastions.
It was enlarged to quite a strong fortification by the French in 1725.
The plan of the campaign of 1755 (see French and Indian War) contemplated an expedition against Forts Niagara and Frontenac, to be led in person by General Shirley.
With his own and Pepperell's regiments, lately enlisted in New England, and some irregulars and Indians drawn from New York, Shirley marched from Albany to Oswego, on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, where he intended to embark for Niagara.
It was a tedious march, and he did not reach Oswego until Aug. 21.
The troops were then disabled by sickness and discouraged by the news of Braddock's defeat.
Shirley's force was 2,500 in number on Sept. 1.
He began the erection of two strong f