Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
MONUMENT UNVEILED
Memorial Dedicated on Bat
tlefeld of Lake George.
THOUSANDS GATHERED
PATRIOTIC LETTER FROM PRESI-
DENT READ TO THE VISITORS.
Governors Of New York, Massachusetts,
Vermont and Connecticut Releas-
ed the Unfolding Flags. +,

LAKE GEORGE, N. Y, September Sin
the presence of thousands Of excursionists
from all nearby towns in northeastern New
York. from Vermont, from Massachusetts
and Connecticut, representatives of patri-
otto societies of New York and New Eng
land, representatives of the official life OF
these states, the governors Of New York.
Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut,
stationed at four corners of the Battle
monument, pulled the fastening which I'M
yelled the bronze memorial of the battle of
Lake George AS the canvas which had
hidden the figures dropped the guns Of the
LIST Battery belched forth national salute.
Design of the Monument.
The bronze figures of the monument were
designed by Albert w. Einert. the sculptor.
and represent the Indian chieftain, King
Hendrick, demonstrating to General john
son the futility of dividing his forces. The
figures, which stand on a granite pedestal,
are nine feet high.
The monument stands in the center of
Battle Park, overlooking the lake.
Inscriptions on the Shaft.
On the east face Is the following inscrip-
ton:
'19O3-The Society of the Colonial Wars
erected this monument to commemorate the
victory of the colonial forces under General
Johnson and the Mohawk allies under Chief
Hendrick over the French regulars COM
manded by Baron Dieskau, with the Cana
dian and Indian allies"
On the south face it reads:
Defeat would have opened the road to
Albany to the French"
The north-"Confidence inspired by the
victory was of inestimable value to the
American army in the war of the revolu-
ton"
On the west face are the words Battle
of Lake George, September 8. 1855"
The days ceremonies began at 10 O'Clock
with review Of the troops by the quartet
of governors. In the line were troop from
the I'd United States Cavalry. a company
of the 9th United States Infantry, three
companies Of the New York National Guard
the governors foot guards of Connecticut
and company of Massachusetts infantry
Following the review Governor Odeu held
an tmpromptu reception.
A letter from President Roosevelt was
OYSTER BAY, N. Y, August 90 1903
my Dear Ferris: 1t is with real regret
that I find myself unable to be present al
the dedication of the monument to COM
memorate the battle of Lake George.
very earnestly believe in the wisdom in
this new country of ours of keeping alive a
sense of continuity with the historic past
1t is a good thing from every standpoint to
commemorate in striking form the deeds
that made Lakes Champlain and George
famous in colonial and revolutionary days
and again in the war of 1872 There is a
peculiar appropriateness in placing monu,
ment on the line of these two lakes viii ct
formed a highway of warfare followed by
the war parties of Indians, of colonia
troops, of French and British, and finally
of American soldiers.
Hoping that you will have a thoroughly
successful celebra ton,
II am, very sincerely yours,
(Signed) THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
| Mr.. Morris P. Ferris,
Secretary Society Of Colonial Wars,
New York city, N. "