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Title: George B. Elliott, Calgary to Sir David MacPherson, Minister of the Interior, Ottawa re news of Crozier creates alarm, asks permission for company to drill.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Sir David MacPherson Minister of Interior Ottawa News of Croziers engagement has created intense alarm here as it is feared Edmonton half breeds will now rise & create disturbance there our newly formed volunteer Cavalry Company want arms & accoutrements also permission to drill in meantime they will furnish their own arms if permission be given all are thoroughly loyal men who will fight for the queens authority Certain persons here who are in sympathy with insurrection are beginning to act ugly kindly wire me as men are most anxious
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: A.P. Caron, Ottawa to General Middleton, Troy re composition of force?
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Troy Let me know your opinion of what should be Composition of force for present emergency what proportion of mounted men & should it be Cavalry or mounted infantry
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: March 28, 1885. -- E.W. Warner, Qu'Appelle to J.M. Egan re attempt made to burn barn containing transport horses.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Nothing fresh from north this a m some one in sympathy with Riel attempted to burn barn containing transport horses for troops at this point last night but failed
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: F. Middleton, Qu'Appelle to Lt. Col. Osborne Smith, Winnipeg re authority to organize battalion.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Have heard from minister of militia you have authority to organize battalion report progress to me
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: John Ross, McKay's Harbor to J.M. Egan re reports on number coming from the East.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Read three reports from the East today respecting the number coming the last was 200 men 34 horses & 4 guns to arrive at east end of our track Wednesday noon will advise soon as we have reliable information
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: W. Osborne Smith, Winnipeg to General Middleton, Troy re If General M. approves will raise battalion.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Following is copy of telegram just received "please place yourself in communication with General Middleton & is he approves authority is given you to raise a battalion signed A P Caron
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: March 28, 1885. -- F.C. Shield, Medicine Hat to J.M. Egan re will enroll protection brigade; send arms.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Will start at once to rekall all Employers that will join protective brigade. Can you send arms & ammunition No extra arms at any of the barracks & but few of the many have any. Will let you know soon as possible how many I can get
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: Kamloops, Calgary toThe Times re Irvine and Crozier's commands, safety unsure, fear, Edmonton half breeds on war path.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Various conflicting reports here as to safety of Crozier and Irvines commands News of formers reverse has created considerable alarm it is now feared that Edmonton half breeds are on the war path government have been repeatedly notified that arms & equipment will be needed here but they pay no attention they will be asked to suspend the law prohibiting loyal men from drilling in order that our newly formed volunteer mounted infantry Corps may not be prevented from drilling with their own weapons faithful friends of the government here cannot understand apathy at headquarters
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: March 28, 1885. -- A.G. Laurie, Battleford to The Times, Winnipeg re a party of Crozier's men fired upon at Irvine; 101 men and 28 volunteers at Carlton.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: A party of Croziers men were fired on by an over whelming number of rebels in an outbreak near Duck Lake yesterday police followed and dispersed rebels killing many & returned to Carlton where they found Irvine & one hundred men & 28 additional volunteers from prince albert Hayter Reid is there 25 police left here for Carlton this a m & a company of Civilian volunteers went on duty in Barracks a home guard is also formed on indians perfectly quiet not withstanding contrary reports following is killed & wounded Police killed William Gibson wounded Inspector Howe flesh wound Corp Gilchrist Const Manners Smith Du Arnold Do A Miller Const J J Wood Do M Miller 11 Sydney Gorden Prince Albert Volunteers killed S E Elliott Wm Napier R Middleton J Anderson Daniel McKenzie Backney Chas Neville Alex Fisher Danl McPhail Capt Morris wounded Capt Moore leg broken since amputated A W R Markley A McNab Alex Stewart this police & Prince Albert volunterrs behaved in splendid manner exhibiting a degree of coolness & courage that is beyond all praise the whole country is fearfully aroused & determined to press matters to an end
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: R.J. Milloy, Park Crossing to Fred White re ice good, crossing safe.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Copy J M E. Ice still good Crossing safe for ten days at least
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: P.O. Richards, Qu'Appelle to T.P. Coones, Winnipeg re mess, must have your resignation.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Wpg Devil of mess Richards Cannot go on without your resignation wire it at once to Houghton
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: Thomas Wastie, Brandon to J.M. Egan re enroll company for protection.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Will have roll tonight of all men who wish to join Company for protection of Company property at this point & forward you Copy Have sent forms to agent at Oak Lake
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: Thomas Wastie, Brandon to J.M. Egan re confine organization of company at Brandon to employees.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Will confine organization to Employees of company at Brandon as you suggest
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: Fred Middleton, Qu'Appelle to Major C. Boulton, Winnipeg re how many men to join force?
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Wpg How many men can you raise when could you join force on what terms
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: Sydney Schreiber, Minneapolis to General Middleton, Troy re Schreiber's description, applies for command.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: I was formerly drill instructor Royal horse guards Lieutenant fifth Lancers and Captain New Zealand forces am Cullingwood Schriebers brother forty years old will you give me a command if I come to the front
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: March 2?, 1885. -- A.P. Caron, Ottawa to Lt. Colonel D. Scott, Regina re authority given to start company.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Yes authority is given to organize company at regina arms and equipment on way to Winnipeg
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: March 28, 1885. -- T.G. Shaughnessy, Montreal to J.M. Egan re troops leave by special train.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Two hundred fifty or three hundred troops leave here by special for north west today Abbott & Ross arranging transfer over lakes to Nepigon Please make necessary arrangements for feeding and forwarding men horses & guns Nepigon to Point of distribution. Have asked Ross to keep you advised as to their progress over his section and will also advise you from here
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: March 28, 1885. -- J.C. Waugh, Morden to Colonel Noughton re will government accept services of volunteer company?
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Will government accept services of volunteer Company if raised here
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: John Ross, McKay's Harbour to J.M. Egan re about 400 troops to be forwarded to Winnipeg.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Just received following from T G Shaughnessy about four hundred troops to be forwarded to Winnipeg via our line reaching end of. abbotts track late tomorrow probably you were advised from Ottawa already if not please prepare to take care of men horses & ammunition over your section our people particularly anxious that this be done will please keep Egan advised so he may be ready for them when they reach Nepigon Middleton advises that Jas Praser at Dog Lake will be good man to assist you over gaps between tracks and has telegraphed him to report to Mr Abbott at End of track No doubt you have plenty of provisions for both officers & men following from W G Vanhorne troops from Kingston & Quebec going forward today Keep yourself well posted as to the movement from abbott following from abbott a & B batteries are on way up have you teams enough to take them over gaps if not could send some contractors leave to assist reply think cars should be at Nepigon Thursday at latest will advise you later
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: W.C. Van Horne, Bathurst to J.M. Egan, Winnipeg re Mr. Boissevain on way to Winnipeg.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Wpg Mr Boissevain representing Dutch shareholders is on his way to Winnipeg with two others have number ten well stocked and send to St Paul in time to leave there Thursday evening provide supply wines in addition provision and send good man with car will write fully Answer
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: J.N., Port Arthur to J.M. Egan re 100 men enrolled at present.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: 100 men enrolled at present
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: W.C. Van Horne, Montreal to J.M. Egan, Winnipeg re first detachment left Ottawa.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Have you made arrangements for moving the troops promptly on arrival Nepigon exceedingly important to make as good showing first detachment two hundred and twenty five men thirty four horses and four guns left Ottawa this Evening. Several box cars will be required for baggage etc be ready for them Wednesday morning. Arrange with Ross to advise you of progress five hundred, and eighty infantry will follow immediately answer
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: E.W. Warner, Qu'Appelle to J.M. Egan re troops waiting.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Nothing new from North Government line working ok to Edmonton troops waiting here for remainder to arrive will start north about Tuesday
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: F. Middleton, Qu'Appelle to A. Caron, Ottawa re good mounted infantry needed, travel difficult.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: About 150 to 200 good mounted infrantry with the force you are sending and what I now have if got together at once will enable me to carry out my work successfully & well the difficulty will be the transport & the time of year is the worst for travel but I will overcome that
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: A.P. Caron, Ottawa to General Middleton, Troy re men under Otter moving to front.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Troy One hundred men "A" battery one hundred men B battery five hundred men Queens own & Tenth Royals Eighty Toronto school under command. Col Otter total seven hundred & Eighty moving to front authorized mounted rangers under Capt Stewart have telegraphed Strange to report himself to you at Quappelle
Date Created: 1885-03-28

Title: March 28, 1885. -- O'Keefe, Oak Lake to J.M. Egan re public aware of private telegrams.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: The public are aware of all the private telegrams going down the wires respecting the trouble west Also wild false reports some agents & orps must be telling those people
Date Created: 1885-03-28