Old Port in Québec in Capitale-Nationale, — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
The Siege of Québec, 1775 - 1776
Le siège de Québec, 1775 - 1776
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 28, 2014
1. The Siege of Québec, 1775 - 1776 Marker
English:
Here, at the Sault-au-Matelot barricade, Canadian militia and British forces under the general command of Governor Carleton repelled the attack of the American "Congressionists" on December 31, 1775. At Près-de-Ville, near the foot of the current Citadel, about thirty Québec militia and a few English sailors also turned back General Montgomery. These displays of force were critical in defending Québec against the invaders who had laid siege to the town since the fall, attempting to draw Canada into their revolutionary movement. The Americans retreated in May 1776, upon the arrival of British reinforcements.
French:
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Erected 1998 by Historic Sites and Monument Board of Canada/Commission de lieux et monuments historique du Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 31, 1775.
Location. 46° 48.932′ N, 71° 12.214′ W. Marker is in Québec, in Capitale-Nationale. It is in Old Port. It is on Rue de la Barricade close to Rue Saint-PIerre, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 Rue de la Barricade, Québec G1K 4A6, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 28, 2014
2. The Siege of Québec, 1775 - 1776 Marker
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Quebec - The American Revolution. org. The Battle of Quebec was an attempt on December 31, 1775, by American colonial forces to capture the city of Quebec, drive the British military from the Province of Quebec, and enlist French Canadian support for the American Revolutionary War. The British governor of Quebec, General Guy Carleton, could not get significant outside help because the St. Lawrence River was frozen, so he had to rely on a relatively small number of regulars along
Photographed by Currier & Ives, circa 1845
3. The Death of Montgomery
2. Battle of Quebec (1775) - Wikipedia. This was the first defeat suffered by the Continental Army. Carleton reported 30 Americans killed and 431 taken prisoner, including about two-thirds of Arnold's force. He also wrote that "many perished on the River" attempting to get away. Allan Maclean reported that 20 bodies were recovered in the spring thaw the following May. Arnold reported about 400 missing or captured, and his official report to Congress claimed 60 killed and 300 captured. British casualties were comparatively light. Carleton's initial report to General William Howe mentioned only five killed or wounded, but other witness reports ranged as high as 50. Carleton's official report listed five killed and 14 wounded. (Submitted on March 14, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
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4. Map of the Battle of Quebec
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,520 times since then and 110 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 14, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
