One of the most noteworthy parts of New Brunswick’s participation in the War of 1812 was the march of the 104^th to Upper Canada to support the forces battling the American forces along the Great Lakes. A key event during that march occurred when the troops were stymied by a snow storm near Lake Témiscouata. Charles Rainsford’s recounting of the details of the trek to secure food for the troops is worthy of a Hollywood drama.

In Rainsford’s 1847 petition over compensation for military service he provides a summary of the events.

RS24 1847 petition 373