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Jesse Doan Rebellion Box

Rebellion box made by Jesse Doan for Mr. Isaac Rose.

Image-Sharon Temple National Historic Site & Museum 

This Rebellion Box made by Jesse Doan was for Isaac Rose. While Jesse was imprisoned for his role in the uprising he crafted and inscribed the box.

The lid’s inscriptions read: “A present to Mrs Isaac Rose from Jesse Doan, while a state prisoner, Toronto July 6th 1838.”

The sides of the box read: “Off clinging to the massy grate, To catch a glimpse of heaven’s fair light”, “Uncertain as to future fate, Yet trust in God to set all right”, “Now Summer in her robes at green, Look smiling fair and gay, Yet not a charm for those are seem whose rights are torn away.”

The two ends read: “Peter Matthews” and “Samuel Lount”.

Rebellion box made by Jesse Doan for Mr. Isaac Rose. This rectangular box has lighter coloured rectangle boxes on the lid and two sides, and lighter diamond shapes on the ends. Each side is adorned with black ink script that reflects the faith of Jesse Doan while a state prisoner.