August 20, 1814 I must not be responsible for the consequences of abandoning my present strong position. I will obey orders and execute them as well as I know how. Maj.Gen. Brisbane commands at Odletown; he is said to have between 5-6,000 men with him. Those at Chambly are stated to be about 4,000. - Gen. Izard report on British troop strength to the Secretary of War
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