Chapter 11

Arrival of George Rogers Clark in Kentucky--Anecdote of his conversation with Ray--Clark and Jones chosen as delegates for the Colonies to the Virginia Legislature--Clark's important services in obtaining a political organization for Kentucky, and an abundant supply of gunpowder from the government of Virginia--Great labor and difficulty in bringing the powder to Harrodstown--Clark's expedition against Kaskaskias--Surprise and capture of their fort--Perilous and difficult march to Vincennes--Surprise and capture of that place--Extension of the Virginian settlements--Erection of Fort Jefferson.