urg, the then capital of Virginia.

It seems singular that no command of any importance appears to have been
given to the brave Scot; but, possibly, the part played by the Major
when under parole at Fort du Quesne, was weighed by the Imperial
authorities. There certainly seems to be a dash of the Benedict Arnold
in this transaction. However, Stobo was publicly thanked by a committee
of the Assembly of Virginia, and was allowed his arrears of pay for
the time of his captivity. On the 30th April, 1756, he had also been
presented by the Assembly of Virginia with 300 pounds, in consideration
of his services to the country and his sufferings in his confinement as
a hostage in Quebec. On the 19th November, 1759, he was presented with
1,000 pounds as "a reward for his zeal to his country and the recompense
for the great hardships he has suffered during his confinement in the
enemy's country." On the 18th February, 1760, Major Stobo embarked from
New York for England, on board the packet with Colonel West and
several other gentlemen. One would imagine that he had exhausted the
vicissitudes of fortune. But no. A French privateer boards them in the
midst of the English channel. The Major again consigns to the deep all
his letters, all except one which he forgot, in the pocket of his coat,
under the arm pit. This escaped the general catastrophe; and will again
restore him to notoriety; it is from General A. Monckton to Mr. Pitt.
The passengers of the packet were assessed 2,500 pounds to be allowed
their liberty, and Stobo had to pay 125 pounds towards the relief fund.
The despatch forgotten in his coat on delivery to the great Pitt brought
back a letter from Pitt to Amherst. With this testimonial, Stobo sailed
for New York, 24th April, 1760, to rejoin the army engaged in the
invasion of Canada; here end the Memoirs.

Though Stobo's conduct at Fort du Quesne and at Quebec can never be
defended or palliated, all will agree that he exhibited, during his
eventful career, most indomitable fortitude, a boundless ingenuity, and
great devotion to his country--the whole crowned with final success.

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