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Letter from Colonel Arnold to General Montgomery. The inhabitants of Quebeck are much disunited and short of provisions, we have many friends there, and if the place is attacked with spirit, will hold out but a short time. [1775-11-30] Arnold, Benedict. [S4-V3-p1720] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
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Point-aux-Trembles, November 30, 1775.
DEAR SIR: My last was of the 25th instant, advising you of the Hunter, sloop, Captain Napier, in the snow, and a schooner' s going up to Cape Santé. They have been there until this morning, when they came down, and are now off this place, under full sail down. It will be impossible for them to ascend the river again this season; so that your vessels, if you think proper to send them down, will run no risk, except of ice, and may be laid up in safety at Cape Rouge.
I have not had the pleasure of hearing from you these ten days; am very anxious for your safe arrival. The ammunition you ordered us has been strangely delayed, and is not yet come to hand, but hourly expected. On receipt of it, I intend returning to my old quarters, near Quebeck.
Nothing has lately occurred worth notice, except the burning of Major Caldwell' s house — supposed to be done by order of Governour Carleton, to deprive us of winter quarters. The inhabitants of Quebeck are much disunited, and short of provisions. We have many friends there; and if the place is attacked with spirit, I believe will hold out but a short time.
I am, very respectfully, dear Sir, your most obedient humble servant, B. ARNOLD.
Brigadier-General Montgomery.
Colonel Arnold to General Montgomery