I am doubtful of Success at Quebec of Col. Arnold & his 1400 Troops, which marched about 18 or 20 Sept. and on 2d Oct. were at Norridgwalk. I find that Gov. Carleton formed (on 17 Sepr) the Inhabitants of Quebec into Eleven Companies of Canadians & six of British Inhabitants. Total 17 Compa (about 60 each) makg Eleven Hundred Men, "many of whom neglect & others think the duty hard, & the greatest part are dissatisfied with the Conduct of Government." Now if 300 are heartily for the King, they can defend the City against Col. Arnolds 12 or 1400. The most of the British Compa I suppose are Europeans and Scotchmen, almost all these perhaps 350) are against us & full of Vengeance. The Courtiers among the Canadians are also against us. So it is probable Carleton has eno' to defend him. But as to St Johns there is hope. Gen. Montgomery is round it with an Army of between 3 and 4000.