Sir I sent off the Express about Noon to Day, who brought me Your Favor of the 9th Since his Departure I received a Letter from General Montgomery, Inclosing Copy of one from Colo: Arnold, Copies of both, I do Myself the Honor to transmit You.²

If General Carlton had reached Quebec before Colo: Arnold, It is probable the latter might have met with more Difficulties than he expected, from the Reinforcement the former carried with him, but I hope by this Time that our Troops are in Barracks at Quebec.

Colo: Arnold's March does him great Honor, Some future Historian will make It the Subject of Admiration to his Readers. ー

I wish I could return Boats agreeable to General Montgomery's Request, but I am almost left alone. I am Sir [&c.]

[P.S.] Nov: 23d The frost has been so severe last night that the Lake as far down towards Crown point, as we Can see which is about three miles Is Entirely Closed