Edward, Fort

erected on the Hudson River in 1755, and at first called Fort Lyman after the builder; an important post during the French and Indian War. It was garrisoned, in 1755, by the Earl of Loudoun and 2,500 men, and afterward by General Webb. From this fort there were frequent expeditions against the French along the Canadian border. After the ma acre at Fort William Henry, in 1757, the remnant of the latter’s garrison took refuge in Fort Edward. The French General Montcalm proposed to attack Fort Edward, but failed todoso. During the winter of 1757 the troops under General Webb, tired of inaction, mutinied and caused serious trouble. Captain Haviland then a umed command, and dispatched a scouting expedition under Rogers against the French border in 1758. This party was defeated near Lake George.