An interesting journal of Abner Stocking of Chatham, Connecticut detailing the distressing events of the expedition against Quebec, under the command of Col. Arnold in the year 1775

From the opening of their arduous trek in September 1775, this private’s notebook captures the raw pulse of a young militia marching northward through the stark wilderness of New England. The entries convey the day‑to‑day grind of early mornings, scorching heat, and the tentative hospitality of isolated villages, all recorded by a keen observer who blends practical detail with quiet patriotism. Listeners will hear the rhythms of camp life, the camaraderie among a thousand volunteers, and the uneasy optimism that the expedition might seize Quebec without a fight.

As the band pushes deeper into uncharted terrain, the journal chronicles mounting fatigue, muddy roads, and the looming uncertainty of a campaign that has only just begun. The writer’s clear, unadorned prose preserves the texture of the era, offering a vivid snapshot of Revolutionary ambition and the personal strains of a soldier on the frontier. It is an intimate window into a pivotal, yet often overlooked, chapter of the American fight for independence.