longueisle

Updated: May 4, 2025

John's; but he resolved to remain at the Isle Aux Noix, until he should receive orders to retreat. He had been joined at St. John's by General Arnold, who had crossed over at Longueisle just in time to save the garrison of Montreal.

John Marshall - The Life of George Washington, Vol. 2 : Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War : which Established the Independence of his Country and First : President of the United States

At the head of these troops, he hoped to effect a junction with M'Clean, after which he designed to march with his whole force against Montgomery, and endeavour to raise the siege; but, on attempting to cross over from Montreal, he was encountered and entirely defeated at Longueisle by a detachment of the American troops under Colonel Warner. Another party advanced on M'Clean.

John Marshall - The Life of George Washington, Vol. 2 : Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War : which Established the Independence of his Country and First : President of the United States

Lawrence; where they also constructed several armed rafts and floating batteries, in order to prevent Carleton with the vessels at Montreal from escaping down the river. Montgomery was pressing the siege of St. John's with great vigour, and had advanced his works near the fort, when the account of the success at Longueisle reached him.

John Marshall - The Life of George Washington, Vol. 2 : Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War : which Established the Independence of his Country and First : President of the United States

John's.... Capture of fort Chamblée.... Carleton defeated at Longueisle.... St.

John Marshall - The Life of George Washington, Vol. 2 : Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War : which Established the Independence of his Country and First : President of the United States