ADVANCE INTO THE ENEMY’S COUNTRY

Through most of August and the whole of September, 1776, Carleton was among his troops and shipbuilders. The former were cantoned at various points down the Richelieu from St. Johns and also along the overland route from there to Laprairie, while barracks and redoubts were being constructed at Ile-a...

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Published inSir Guy Carleton pp. 153 - 170
Main Author Bradley, A. G
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada University of Toronto Press 29.05.2015
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Applied sciences
Armed forces
Boats
Engineering
Fortresses
Gunboats
Guns
Military bases
Military engineering
Military facilities
Military infrastructure
Military personnel
Military science
Military vessels
Naval fleets
Navies
Political campaigns
Political organizations
Political parties
Political processes
Political science
Politics
Projectile weapons
Sailing vessels
Schooners
Ships
Soldiers
Technology
Transportation
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Summary:Through most of August and the whole of September, 1776, Carleton was among his troops and shipbuilders. The former were cantoned at various points down the Richelieu from St. Johns and also along the overland route from there to Laprairie, while barracks and redoubts were being constructed at Ile-aux-Noix, fifteen miles above St. Johns, and not far from the foot of the lake, the island being intended to serve as a depot for supplies during the campaign in prospect. It was not till October 5th that the newly constructed fleet sailed lakewards from St. Johns. All the troops, except the
ISBN:9781442652217
1442652217
DOI:10.3138/9781442632370-009