Carleton's Raid

Carleton's Raid was a British raid led by Major Christopher Carleton in the American War of Independence. It was launched in the fall 1778 from the Province of Quebec against targets in upstate Province of New York.

Carleton's Raid (1778)
Part of the American Revolutionary War
DateOctober 24 November 14, 1778
Location
Result Successful British raid
Belligerents
 United States  Great Britain
Commanders and leaders
Seth Warner Christopher Carleton
Strength
Unknown number of local militia 454 soldiers plus sailors on the ships
Casualties and losses
79 captured, unknown killed and wounded 1 killed,
17 missing,
1 wounded
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