He received promotion to Major General on 11 August 1813, although for a time held no appointment. On 17 October, he was appointed to command the district of Montreal, which at the time was threatened by American armies approaching on two fronts.
He was promoted to Major General on August 11, 1813, but did not have a formal position at that time. On October 17th, he was appointed to command the Montreal district, which was under attack by American forces from two fronts.