This Day in History: September 10

September 10, 1775 at Ile aux Noix, Quebec - On September 10, Maj. Gen. Philip Schuyler had fortified this island encampment and welcomed 700 reinforcements. He launched a second effort to attack the fort at St. John's. For this attack, he had 800 men with him. Schuyler's men, fearful of another ambush like the one on September 5, broke and ran when they were threatened. His second effort to take the fort also failed. Once again, the American force had to retreat back to Ile aux Noix. Conclusion: British Victory