Chapter 1 of 24

By I. Winslow Ayer, M.D.

The Plot to plunder and burn Chicago—Release of all Rebel prisoners—Seizure of arsenals—Raids from Canada—Plot to burn New York—Piracy on the Lakes—Parts for the Sons of Liberty—Trial of Chicago conspirators—Inside views of the Temples of the Sons of Liberty—Names of prominent members.

ILLUSTRATED WITH PORTRAITS OF LEADING CHARACTERS, ETC., ETC.

{Illustration: I. WINSLOW AYER, M.D.}

(Illustrations are not included in this file)

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION.

CHAP.I.

CHAP. II.

CHAP. III.

CHAP. IV.

CHAP.V.

CHAP. VI.

CHAP. VII.

CHAP. VIII.

CHAP. IX

CHAP. X

CHAP. XI.

CHAP. XII.

CHAP. XIII.

CHAP. XIV.

CHAP. XV.

CHAP. XVI

CHAP. XVII.

CHAP. XVIII.

CHAP. XIX.

CHAP. XX.

CHAP XXI.

List of names of prominent members of the "Sons of Liberty" in the