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North American in Swanton, Vermont

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North American

Location

Swanton, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1840

Page

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Canadians Helped Americans In War Of Independence Article

The piece argues Canadians welcomed and aided American forces during the Revolution, citing accounts from Samuel Williams, Marshall, Sparks, and Botta. It details Canadian sympathy, active support, and provisions for troops marching through Quebec and along the Chaudiere, even as later events shifted.

Conrimwen Quebec Colonies Batteaux Richelieu River Crown Point St. Johna Bourgoyne Sullivan St. Johns Canada North American Great Britain New York Boston Washington United States Union U. States Samuel Williams Vermont Marshalls Sparks Allen Bisset Botta Montgomery Congress Continental Congress Smith Lafayette John Adams England Journal of Congress Teader France New England States John Marshall Burlington Sorel St. Lawrence Longueuil Arnold St. Igan Weir Power Benedict Arnold Lake Megantic Steel Church Jakins Walle America Valley of the Chaudiere Robert Bisset George the NT Kenebec Saya Montreal Chaudiere

Petition in favor of hero of the Thousand Islands

A circulated petition to the President urges clemency for Wa. Johnson, imprisoned in Albany for assisting fellow countrymen to freedom, arguing age infirmities and wartime services merit pardon. The document contrasts with British military fortifications in Canada and cites Gen. Scott’s report on northern defenses and recent border fortifications and stations in Upper Canada and Maine.

Thousand Islands United States Johnson Albany Canada Scott Rixion Elizabethtown N. J Senate House of Representatives American Lakes Great Britain Secretary of War House of Representative Leake Atlantia J Ocean Lake Superior St. Mary’s River Huron Erie Windsor Detroit Sandwich Malden Niagara George Messisanga Falls Chippewa Canadas Brockville Montreal Lake Champlain Odelltown

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