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Acknowledgments

My wise advisor once remarked that academic research is a communal undertaking that masquerades as individual effort. This work is no exception, although any faults that remain are my own, including if I have overlooked any individuals here.

Graduate study is an apprenticeship, and often the graduate apprentice’s work depends upon the skills of the master. There is perhaps no better master in the field of the early Republic than Alan Taylor. Alan wore many hats: a financier in keeping me funded through graduate school, a pathfinder through the thickets of early Republic historiography, a militia drillmaster in the mechanics of efficient prose, and Federalist father of the Davis chapter of townball players. I am grateful for his guidance. As for my other committee members, Steve Deyle ran wonderful graduate seminars, and introduced me to NYU Press and Debbie Gershenowitz. A patient reader of multiple drafts, Clarence Walker regularly displayed his unique blend of erudition, iconoclasm, and kindness. The transformation of this work from dissertation to book was extensive. Many archivists provided important aid in this project, especially Gwynydd Cannan at Trinity Church Archives and Kristin Miller of the American Bible Society. For help with images, thanks especially to Chris Anderson of Drew University, Joellen Elbashir of Howard University, and Maryellen Blumlein of the Sisters of Charity. I am indebted to the institutions that helped fund my research, particularly the Gilder-Lehrman Institute in this project’s earliest phase, and the Office of the Vice-President for Research at Utah State University in the final stages. I am grateful for my editors, Debbie Gershenowitz, who shepherded this manuscript in its early form, and Clara Platter, who helpfully brought this book to completion. Thanks also to Constance Grady, my anonymous reviewers, and NYU Press. Alanna Beason’s work on the maps was invaluable.

I am indebted to those history department administrators who helped in numerous ways, large and small, including Debbie Lyon, Gloria Kennison, Sharon Roehling, Sara Brown, Sharon Lee, Diane Buist, and Monica Ingold. Tammy Proctor has proven a wise leader and good friend as history department chair at Utah State University. Among the many friends and colleagues who have provided support in good times and bad, thanks are especially due to Eric Bryden, Robert Chester, Annika Frieberg, Steve Fountain, Shennan Hutton, Elizabeth LaCouture, Steve Leonard, Ken Miller, Brett Rushforth, Steven Seegel, and Robbie Weis. Special thanks for the insightful critiques I received on portions of this work from colleagues in the Rocky Mountain West and beyond, including Fred Anderson, Virginia Anderson, Jim Drake, Joyce Goodfriend, Eric Hinderaker, Chris Hodson, Susan Jones, Ann Little, Eric Love, Brian Luskey, Gloria Main, Mick Nicholls, Jenny Pulsipher, Nathan Rives, Brett Rushforth, Paul Sivitz, and Vikki Vickers. Susan Cogan’s close reading of a late draft strengthened this work immensely. Kyle Roberts performed yeoman’s work in his analysis of the near-finished product.

I still marvel at my parents’ love and support, without which this book would not have been completed. For Tim and Andrew, I desire that they may find their own rewarding paths in life. Katherine and Hannah fill my days with joy. Susan, I am glad to have traveled this road with you, friend and love. I cannot conceive of a life without you.