London Evening Post in London, Middlesex

Letter From Quebec Reports Siege Lifted in 1776

A letter from Quebec dated May 12 1776 notes the siege lifted and security at the town. It recalls General Montgomery’s December 31 assault with 1200 men, British naval and land forces, and describes Lower Town damage and fires from fire ships. The writer criticizes British policy toward Americans and urges prudent conduct to secure colonial trade and esteem.