When was it published?

October 27, 1775 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News October 27, 1775

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Montgomery March, St Johns Skirmish, Canadian Recruits, Montreal Capture, Fort Provisions

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Report from Ticonderoga: General Montgomery marched 500 troops around St. John's on September 8, skirmished lightly with British regulars who retreated, then besieged the fort. Flying reports claim 2000 Canadians joined him, capturing Montreal, Chambly, La Prairie with provisions and 14 prisoners; fort has under 18 days' supplies.

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By an express from Ticonderoga, which arrived here on Friday last, we are informed that general Montgomery, on the 8th of September, marched with 500 of the forces under his command round St. John's, and had a slight skirmish with a party of the regulars, who, after a few shots, retired before him; and that he then set himself down before St. John's.

There are flying reports that 2000 Canadians had joined general Montgomery; that he had got possession of Montreal, Chambly, and La Prairie; that he had found there a great deal of provision, and taken 14 prisoners; and that they had not 18 days provision in fort St. John's.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military

What keywords are associated?

Montgomery March St Johns Skirmish Canadian Recruits Montreal Capture Fort Provisions

What entities or persons were involved?

General Montgomery

Where did it happen?

St. John's

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

St. John's

Event Date

8th Of September

Key Persons

General Montgomery

Outcome

slight skirmish with regulars who retired after a few shots; flying reports of 2000 canadians joining, possession of montreal, chambly, la prairie, great deal of provision found, 14 prisoners taken, fort st. john's with not 18 days provision

Event Details

General Montgomery marched with 500 forces round St. John's, had slight skirmish with regulars who retired, then set himself down before St. John's. Flying reports of Canadians joining and captures.