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Caption: The Battle of Saint-Eustache, 14 December 1837

At the end of the battle of Saint-Eustache in December 1837, fleeing Patroites were intercepted on the frozen Rivière de Mille Îles by the Saint Eustache Loyal Volunteers (most of whom were French Canadians). This 1840 engraving was based on a sketch of the incident by a British officer who took part in the battle. Note the winter clothing worn by both sides. The church at Saint-Eustache, the main Patriote stronghold, can be seen burning in the background. (Library and Archives Canada, C-000396)