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The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
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From New York: British army advances vigorously towards Fort St. John's, enduring harsh climate. Commanders: Major Charles Preston at St. John, Brigadier-General Richard Prescott at Montreal, Governor Carleton at Quebec.
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The army was carrying on its approaches towards Fort St. John's with the utmost vigour, and the officers and men bear the severities of that climate with great firmness and fortitude.
We hear that Major Charles Preston, of his majesty's 26th, or Cameronian regiment, commands in the post of St. John; Brigadier-General Richard Prescott, lieutenant-colonel of the Royal English fusiliers, commands in Montreal; and his excellency Governor Carleton in the city and citadel of Quebec.
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Fort St. John's
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October 19.
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The army was carrying on its approaches towards Fort St. John's with the utmost vigour, and the officers and men bear the severities of that climate with great firmness and fortitude. Major Charles Preston, of his majesty's 26th, or Cameronian regiment, commands in the post of St. John; Brigadier-General Richard Prescott, lieutenant-colonel of the Royal English fusiliers, commands in Montreal; and his excellency Governor Carleton in the city and citadel of Quebec.