Carleton finally sails his army up the…

June 1776 CE

Carleton finally sails his army up the river to Sorel early on June 14.

Arriving late in the day, they discover that the Americans had abandoned Sorel just that morning, and are retreating up the Richelieu River valley toward Chambly and St. Johns.

Unlike the departure from Quebec City, the Americans had left in a somewhat orderly manner, although some units are separated from the main force by the arrival of Carleton's fleet, and are forced to march to Montreal to join Arnold's forces.

Carleton directs General Burgoyne and four thousand troops to move up the Richelieu after the retreating Americans, while Carleton continues sailing toward Montreal.

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Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester View → John Burgoyne View →

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