 The American invasion of Quebec arrived near his home at Saint @-@ Jean on September 6 . On that day , Hazen met with General Philip Schuyler , explaining to him that Fort Saint @-@ Jean was well @-@ defended and unlikely to be taken by siege , and that the local habitants were unlikely to assist the American effort . This gloomy portrait led Schuyler to consider retreating ; but the arrival of additional American troops , and a more optimistic assessment from James Livingston , a grain merchant living near Chambly , encouraged the Americans to renew the attack . Livingston went on to form the 1st Canadian Regiment in November 1775 . 
