When was it published?

December 12, 1775 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Foreign News December 12, 1775

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

General Montgomery, Governor Carleton, Col. Arnold, Captain Henry Livingston

Q: What keywords are associated?

Montreal Surrender, General Montgomery, Governor Carleton, Col Arnold, Quebec Capture, American Forces, Provincial Troops

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

American forces under General Montgomery captured Montreal on November 11, 1775, after inhabitants surrendered under assurances of religious freedom and property protection. Governor Carleton fled to Quebec with supplies, where Col. Arnold was expected to seize the city. Captain Henry Livingston brought the news to town.

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abandoned the city of Montreal. That on Monday the 11th, the Inhabitants, after being assured that they would be allowed the free exercise of their Religion, and that their Property should not be invaded, opened the Gates, and gave possession to our Forces, under the command of General Montgomery.

General Montgomery (commanding Officer of the provincial Forces then there) on Condition of having the full Enjoyment of the English Constitution, their Religion as usual, and their Property secured from Plunder.

We also learn that Governor Carleton was gone off for Quebec; with several Vessels and a large Quantity of Gun-Powder, &c. but that it was expected the whole would fall into the Hands of Col. Arnold, who, we hear, was arrived before Quebec, and no doubt would very soon reduce that Place.

Every necessary Requisite for supplying the Army under General Montgomery, was found in Montreal, and on the most moderate Terms, and where they will find very comfortable Winter Quarters, after an amazing fatiguing Campaign.

On Sunday last came to Town, Captain Henry Livingston, from Montreal, and soon after, we hear, set out for the Continental Congress at Philadelphia. He brought Advice, that on Monday the

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

Montreal Surrender General Montgomery Governor Carleton Col Arnold Quebec Capture American Forces Provincial Troops

What entities or persons were involved?

General Montgomery Governor Carleton Col. Arnold Captain Henry Livingston

Where did it happen?

Montreal

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Montreal

Event Date

Monday The 11th

Key Persons

General Montgomery Governor Carleton Col. Arnold Captain Henry Livingston

Outcome

montreal surrendered to american forces; governor carleton fled to quebec with vessels and gunpowder; col. arnold expected to capture quebec; supplies found in montreal for the army.

Event Details

Inhabitants of Montreal opened the gates to General Montgomery's forces after assurances of religious freedom, enjoyment of the English Constitution, and property protection. Governor Carleton escaped to Quebec. Col. Arnold arrived before Quebec. Captain Henry Livingston brought news from Montreal.