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Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
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Boston report on August 20 describes military standoff on Lower Canada frontier: Gen. Izard's 7000 disciplined US regulars between Champlain and the border line; opposing British force of 7000-8000 under Gen. Prevost, bolstered by Wellington's veterans and Montreal reinforcements, preparing offensive with wagons; both sides vigilant and secretive, risking another delayed campaign like Wilkinson's.
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LOWER CANADA—FRONTIER.
We have long been without any official advices from the hostile armies on the border next to Lower Canada.
Reports state, that Gen. Izard has about 7000 troops between Champlain and the line (45 deg. of lat.); that they are mostly regulars, and well disciplined; that there was an expectation that the tug of war would be made shortly in that quarter, and that the utmost vigilance was in practice.
That the British army, said to be directed by Gen. Prevost, to the number of 7000 or 8000, were also in the vicinity of the line;—that this force was principally composed of troops from Lord Wellington's army; and from the numerous reinforcements continually arriving in Montreal, and advancing onward, that it would be nearly doubled in a short time; and it was added, that great numbers of waggons had been provided apparently, to accompany an offensive operation. Both commanders appear to preserve a commendable secrecy as to their intentions; and conjectures of results must, therefore be at least useless. One thing however, is certain, if offensive operations on one side or the other are much longer delayed, this, like the two last, must be added to Wilkinson's "re-infecta" campaigns.
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Lower Canada Frontier
Event Date
Aug. 20
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expectation of imminent tug of war; utmost vigilance by both sides; secrecy on intentions; potential addition to inconclusive campaigns if operations delayed.
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Reports indicate Gen. Izard commands about 7000 mostly regular, well-disciplined troops between Champlain and the 45th parallel line, with expectation of soon action and utmost vigilance. British army under Gen. Prevost, numbering 7000 or 8000 principally from Lord Wellington's army, positioned near the line; reinforcements continually arriving in Montreal and advancing, expected to nearly double the force soon; great numbers of wagons provided for apparent offensive operation. Both commanders maintain secrecy on intentions.