St. Clair Raids an Integral Part of 1838 Upper Canada Rebellion

by John C. Carter, special to The Observer Headlines in the July 10, 1838 edition of the Sandwich Western Herald said it all: “Piratical Doings on the River St. Clair.” Editor Henry Grant vividly described an attack made upon Sombra on June 28 by what he called “Pirates-Rebels.” This was [...]