In 1776, the director of the ironworks, Christophe Pélissier (businessman), was arrested by the British for supplying weapons and ammunition to the American army that was advancing towards Quebec. Laterrière was given the post of director after Pélissier fled to the United States.
In 1776, Christophe Pélissier, the ironworks director, was apprehended by the British for providing weapons and ammunition to the American forces marching toward Quebec. After Pélissier's escape to the United States, Laterrière assumed the role of director.