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As I detailed in the first part of this series, no publication is realistically the work of a single individual, or the author in isolation, and this series is no exception. As such, I can only hope to assure all those who have given their support and encouragement that their efforts are deeply and gratefully appreciated by me, but page space forbids their individual mention. Therefore, I must restrict myself to naming and thanking but a few, whilst saluting the many.

To my wife, Diane, my social, book signings, and speaking appointments coordinator, marketing manager, chief accountant, and communications secretary. Thanks for putting up with all of this … Two down and only four to go! Until the next ones…

To my friend and fellow historian Pat Kavanagh…Once again, your generosity in providing me unrestricted access to your vast resource collection of American records, official documents, and personal letters on the war has brought forward a treasure trove of historical information. Without your aid and resources, this work could not have been created. I thank you, sir.

To my fellow author and staunch Canadian nationalist, Donald Graves… Your example of meticulous and comprehensive research, as well as your efforts to have the service and sacrifice of the Canadian regiments involved in the War of 1812 recognized, is a lesson and example that I can only hope to emulate in my modest works.

To the many dedicated staff members of the numerous museums, archives, and libraries that I visited to undertake the research for this work and who cheerfully assisted my searches to fruition… Your dedication and expertise is a National treasure that cannot be measured or underestimated.

Penultimately, I cannot fail to acknowledge the guidance and support provided by my editor Cheryl Hawley, my designer Jennifer Scott, as well as the whole creative team at Dundurn Press in turning this idea into a reality.

Finally, to Karen, my friend and guide, whose combination of fierce editorial and literary criticism, backed by an equally dedicated and unequivocal support of the value of my writings, helped to create the work that is now evolving in these pages…You may not have lived to see this work completed, but your spirit and love of our history and heritage lives on within it.

Thank You!

Richard Feltoe