LETTRE DE L'HON. M. SEWELL AU LIEU- TENANT-COLONEL DE SALABERRY

Québec, 11 march 18 14.

Sir,

I hâve the honor to transmit to you, the thanks

of the Législative Council of this Province unanimously

voted on the 2d of february last to yourself and to the

officers and men under your immédiate comraand for

îyo

'* distînguished conduct and bravery in the action oî tlie 26 of october last, on the River Chateanguay wlien a small but heroic band of native troops, repulsed the Advance of the American Army under General Hampton."

Ûpon au occasion so exclusively and so highly honorable to his Majesty's Canadian subjects, in which loyalty, courage, zeal and ability were equally conspicuous, I hâve the highest satisfaction in obeyeing the order of the Législative Council which directs me to signify their thanks to you, and to request tliat you will communicate them to the ofïicers and men, to whom they hâve référence in the way which j'ou may deem proper,

I hâve the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient and very humble servant, J. Sewell, Speaker, L,. Council, t/ieut. Col. de Salaberry. Lower Canada.