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CG-NL.775.055
24 Nov 1775:23 (13/628)
Philadelphia, November 1. Extract of a letter from General
Montgomery, dated Camp before St. John's, October 20, 1775.
I have the pleasure to acquaint you with the surrender of
Chamblee to Major Brown and Major Livingston, which lost
about 300 Canadians.
. . . [31 lines on battles by articles of capitulation]
Articles proposed by his Majesty's garrison at Chamblee.
Article 1. The officers and men not to be made prisoners,
but to march, unmolested, with their arms, accoutrements,
twenty-four rounds of ammunition each, drums beating,
colours flying, and provision and carts sufficient to pass
by the shortest road to Montreal, or any other place in the
Province of Quebec, at the option of the Hon. Major
Stopford, the Commanding Officer.
. . . [Other Articles of capitulation]
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