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After the Acadians of Cape Sable region (Shelburne County) had been deported in 1756, Lawrence learned that there were still other Acadians in what is now Yarmouth County. The attack of 1758 was under the command of Major Roger Morris, accompanied by Captain Gorham. His force left Halifax for Cape Sable on September 11 and consisted of 325 soldiers and four ships, two of which were British men-of-war.
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They arrived at the mouth of the Argyle River on September 15th, and spent the next month and a half searching for Acadians and destroying their establishments. Settlements were found from Argyle River to Chegogin and in total 69 Acadians had been captured. After confiscating all of their goods and burning their homes and buildings, they left Yarmouth Harbour for |
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Halifax on Tuesday, October 31, 1758. These Acadians were eventually sent to France. The first two deportation expeditions had sent the remaining Acadians of the Cape Sable region into hiding in the woods. These Acadians attempted to negotiate their surrender with the government of Massachusetts. They knew many other Acadians were there and it would be far better than deportation to France or an unknown destination at the hands of Lawrence. Unfortunately, their correspondence with Massachusetts was not successful and they eventually surrendered to Lawrence in Halifax. On June 29, 1759, these 152 Acadians were captured and transported to Halifax and were eventually sent to France. |
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