Upper Canada Rebellion correspondence, 1838 Jan. 28-May 12.

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Upper Canada Rebellion correspondence, 1838 Jan. 28-May 12.

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Mostly letters to and from Donald McCleod, adjutant general commanding the western division of the patriot service of the Republic of Upper Canada, regarding his plans to invade Canada, and the failure of the venture due mainly to the treachery of Gen. J. S. Vreeland. Includes letters to committees in Buffalo, Erie, and Sandusky requesting funds, arms, and ammunition. Several letters were written by others, including R. W. Ashley, McLeod's aid and acting adjutant general when McLeod was fleeing from U. S. marshalls. Includes a note to Mrs. Van Rensselaer expressing sympathy at the death of her son Henry, in the battle at Point au Pelle Island.

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