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Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
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In response to American army movements, women and children evacuated from Montreal to Quebec with movable property. Eight British regiments arrived at Quebec from Halifax and marched to Montreal. Defenses strengthened; battle anticipated near La Chine with enemy fortifications. Reports of 5000 additional troops at Montreal.
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By a gentleman from the northward, we learn, that in consequence of the movements of our armies, all the women and children had been sent from Montreal to Quebec, together with all moveable property--and that eight regiments of regulars had lately arrived at Quebec in the Cork fleet from Halifax, and were on their march for Montreal.
Our informant adds, that every possible exertion had been made to defend Montreal--and gives it as his opinion, that if it is taken, it will be after a most tremendous struggle, unless the valor of the British commander should fail him.
It is the opinion of our informant, that the battle will take place near La Chine, where the enemy has erected strong fortifications, which command the Lake, and where the principal force of the enemy is stationed.
A gentleman who came passenger in the steam boat, states that certain accounts had been received in Albany of the arrival of 5000 additional troops at Montreal.
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Montreal
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Lately
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eight regiments arrived at quebec and marching to montreal; 5000 additional troops at montreal
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In consequence of American army movements, women and children sent from Montreal to Quebec with movable property. Eight regiments of regulars arrived at Quebec in Cork fleet from Halifax, marching to Montreal. Exertions made to defend Montreal; opinion that it will be taken only after tremendous struggle. Battle expected near La Chine, where enemy has strong fortifications commanding the Lake and principal force stationed. Accounts of 5000 additional troops at Montreal.