Loyalties in Conflict: A Canadian Borderland in War and Rebellion, 1812-1840 Book

Introduction 3

The War of 1812 11

The Militia Prior to the War 12

An 'exposed and defenceless situation': The Outbreak of War 18

'Delay, backwardness, and want of zeal': The Conscription Crisis 24

'Making the fur fly': Resisting American Invasion 37

'Like herds of buffalo': The Smuggling and Counterfeiting Frontier 43

'Improper communication': Policing Cross-Border Migration 49

Conclusion 54

The Rebellions of 1837-8 57

Postwar Developments 57

The Political Culture 64

'Incurably cursed with Radicalism': Prelude to Rebellion 67

'I shall die defending my home and family': Rebellion 77

'These dreadful frontiers': Post-Rebellion Conflict 96

Conclusion 100

Afterword 107

Appendix A Volunteer Corps in the Eastern Townships as of 29 December 1837 111

Appendix B List of Prisoners Confined in the Common Gaol at Sherbrooke Charged with Political Offences, 21 December 1838 113

Notes 113

Bibliography 161

Index 175

Illustrations follow page 54