Camp before Quebec April 27th: 1776
[Extract]
Gentlemen
... 'i"have sent a company to take post& fortify Point de Chambefo at the falls of Richlieu & purpose also to fortify the important pass of Jackes Cartier; I hope with the help of Batteries properly placed & some Gondelos which ar~building at Chambly' together with what Vessels we have to comm'and'. tlie;River. I l1ave a fire Ship which fras been prepared for several days & waits only for a wind to attempt setting fire to the Shipping in their harbour. I am in hopes in some way or other to get possession of the Town before. a great whileć¼
1. Papers CC (Letters from Generiil Officcrs(161, II, 309-11.