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C. Shields, Swift Current to J.M. Egan re train to Broadview.
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Glenbow Archives
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Will deliver at Broadview tonight 15 Coaches 4 bage cars 1 sleeper C Shields
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1885-04-13
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A. Wily, Moose Jaw to J.M. Egan re hotel keepers cannot feed men in cars, but in hotel.
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Glenbow Archives
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Hotel Keepers cannnot give hot lunch in cars but will feed them at hotels which are all close to station [ . . . ]
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1885-04-10
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Warner, Qu'Appelle to J.M. Egan re Indians at Battleford offer to settle.
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Glenbow Archives
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Indians at Battleford offer to settle if Indian agent Rae will give them necessary clother bacon tobacco etc Rae wired Dewdney for advice
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1885-03-30
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Jason A. Smart, Brandon to J.M. Egan re time and number of Queen's Own going through Brandon - lunch prepared.
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Glenbow Archives
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Please let me know the number of Queens own regiment going through tonight & what time they will pass Brandon Ladies wish to have a Lunch Prepared for them at station here answer Jas A Smart Mayor
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1885-04-07
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Pike, Humboldt to Associated Press c/o McDougall, Winnipeg re grenadiers passed here today.
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Glenbow Archives
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c/o Mr McDougall Wpg Grenadiers passed here noon today pushing forward to join Genl Middleton who is 15 miles in advance all well men in good spirits Command marching this morning
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1885-04-15
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A.P. Caron, Ottawa to General Middleton, Troy re composition of force?
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Glenbow Archives
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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
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1885-03-28
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D.H. Harrison, Winnipeg to General Middleton, Qu'Appelle re do you authorize Minnesota Company to be attached to Colonel Smith's.
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Glenbow Archives
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Would you authorize formation one full company volunteers at Minnidosa to be attached as an extra to Col Smith Battalion here Col Smith Consents D H Harrison
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1885-04-01
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C. Shields, Medicine Hat to J.M. Egan re military supplies to Swift Current and Qu'Appelle.
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Glenbow Archives
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4 Cars military supplies for Swift Current will reach there about 7 this pm this all the military supplies on division they were delivered at Broadview last night billed to Qu Appelle taken out promptly on arrival. Were re billed at Qu Appelle and forwarded by some team which delayed train there 5° minis supplies have been forwarded promptly in every instance will give you numbers that have reached S Current soon
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1885-04-16
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E.W.W., Qu'Appelle to J.M. Egan re reported Riel entrenched at Batoche.
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Glenbow Archives
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Reported Riel entrenched at Batoche 40 miles north of Clarks crossing Genl Hiddleton still at Clarks Crossing Nothing fresh Weather clear mild
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1885-04-17
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E.W.W., Qu'Appelle to J.M. Egan re requisitions for freight and men's fares.
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Glenbow Archives
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Have you requisition for freight on cars as well as mens fares E.W.W.
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1885-04-07
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John Ross, McKay's Harbour to J.M. Egan re message received from General-Manager.
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Glenbow Archives
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When Abbots telegram was received we supposed these men were near here received following from General major last evening. "May be called on to send 4 carmen west by north shore this message does not look as if there was any certainty of their coming will advise of anything we learn
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1885-03-27
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A.P. Caron, Ottawa to Major Middleton re authorized to do what is necessary.
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Glenbow Archives
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You are authorized to do what you consider necessary under the circumstances arms and ammunition being forwarded as rapidly as possible first train will arrive today in Winnipeg A P Caron
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1885-03-31
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Major Middleton, Qu'Appelle to J.M. Egan re special with boat crews for Galt.
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Glenbow Archives
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Have authorized special with boat Crews to take on three of Galt Companys Cualkers from Moose Jaw Fred Middleton Maj Genl
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1885-04-04
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J.N., Red Rock to J.M. Egan re raining hard.
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Glenbow Archives
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Been raining hard since 10 last night J N
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1885-04-07
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E. Dewdney, Regina to Bishop Grandin, St. Albert re Coulett-St. Boniface to investigate half-breed claims- maintain peace.
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Glenbow Archives
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St Albert Commission composed of Goulett a half breed of st Boniface forget "street" & Lander appointed to investigate half breed claims inform your people hope your Lordship will be able to maintain peace in Edmonton District
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1885-03-30
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C.S., Medicine Hat to J.M. Egan re Father Lacombe thinks no immediate danger.
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Glenbow Archives
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Father Lacombe says so far as he can ascertain no large number Indians have left reserve he thinks there is no immediate danger
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1885-03-29
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R. Burton Deane to General Middleton, c/o Egan re can hardly spare escort, scarcity of men.
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Glenbow Archives
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Can hardly spare the escort in our present scarcity of men and horses lieutenant governor and supt Herchmer well however meet you at Qu Appelle & arrange Copy sent to city office
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1885-03-07
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J.E. Woodworth, Winnipeg to General Middleton, Camp re order Colonel Peebles - arms and ammunition for Dennis County.
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Glenbow Archives
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If possible give me order Col Peebles for fifty stand arms& ammunition for Dennis County I am responsible Very necessary answer J.E. Woodworth M.P.P.
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1885-04-13
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C.A. Boulton, Calgary to General Middleton re authority-settlers protection, Indians kept quiet.
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Glenbow Archives
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Waiting here for authority and requisition several tribes in our neighborhood settlers want to be protected and Indians Kept quiet
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1885-03-30
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J.G. Moore, Winnipeg to Osborne Smith, Swift Current re Middleton reaches Clarkes Crossing - Battleford safe.
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Glenbow Archives
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Middleton reaches Clark's Crossing Friday Battleford safe so far. Scott goes Friday
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1885-04-16
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Crowfoot, Blackfoot Crossing via Gleichen to John A. McDonald, Ottawa re Crowfoot's message declaring loyalty to the Queen.
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Glenbow Archives
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Ottawa On behalf of myself & my people I wish to send through you to the Great Mother the words I have given to the Governor at a council held at which all my minor Chiefs & young men were present we are agreed and determined to remain loyal to the Queen our young men will go to work on their reserves and will raise all the crops we can and we hope the Government will help us to sell wha we can raise continued reports and many lies are brought to us and- we don't know what to believe but now that we have seen the Governor and heard him speak we will shut our ears and only listen to and believe what is told to us through the Governor should any Indians come to our reserves and ask us to join them in war we will send them away I have sent messengers to the Bloods and Peigan who belong to our treaty to tell them what we are doing & what we intend to do about the trouble I want Mr Dewdney to be with us & all my men are of the same mind words I sent by Father Lacombe I answered we will be Loyal to the Queen whatever happens I have copy of this and when the trouble is over will have it with pride to show to the Queens men & we leave our future in your hands we have asked for nothing but the Governor has given us a lot of present of tea & tobacco he will tell you what other talk we had at our Council, it was all good not a bad- word
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1885-04-11
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E.W. Warner, Qu'Appelle to J.M. Egan re Battleford attack expected- police anxious to settle matters.
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Glenbow Archives
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It is expected indians will attack battleford tonight women & children in barracks protected by police & volunteers who are anxious to settle matters. 300 indians invcinity have taken possession of fort buildings weather partly cloudy & mild
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1885-03-30
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E. Dewdney, Regina to Fred White, Ottawa re Fort Macleod Blood Indians quiet, anxious, willing to work.
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Glenbow Archives
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Copy J M E April first from Ft Mcleod Blood Indians all quiet & anxious & willing to work E Dewdney
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1885-04-03
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T.G. Shaughnessy, Montreal to J.M. Egan re if blankets not all solid, send 250 pairs to James Ross.
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Glenbow Archives
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If blankets not all sold better reserve two hundred and fifty pairs and have Stored Ship them to James Ross End of Track if all disposed of we shall furnish from here answer T G Shaughnessy
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1885-04-07
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J.N., Nepigon [Nipigon] to J.M. Egan re 3rd detachment making good time.
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Glenbow Archives
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The 3rd detachment passed Mag pie at 130 making good time mag pie is 75 miles east of Huron Bay J N
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1885-04-02
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R. Bogue, Moose Jaw to Minister of Militia, Ottawa re permission to organize company.
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Glenbow Archives
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I am requested by a committee of this town & district to apply to you for permission to organize a volunteer Company here will you grant it
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1885-03-30
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C. Shields, Swift Current to J.M. Egan re okay regarding Howard's car of horses from Banff.
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Glenbow Archives
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Ok re Howards Car Horses from Banff
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1885-04-15
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W.C. Van Horne, Montreal to J.M. Egan re teams needed to transfer baggage.
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Glenbow Archives
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Troop will leave to march across six mile… [some is cut off] teams needed to transfer baggage W C Van Horne
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1885-04-01
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A.E. Fenton, Swift Current to J.M. Egan re Applegarth, with wife and sister arrived from Red Pheasant's reserve where they were raided by Indians and told to leave.
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Glenbow Archives
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Farmer instructor applegarth with wife and sister arrived here this am he was located on Red Pheasant reserve twenty five miles south east of Battleford. he had no Knowledge of the uprising until his house was raided by Indians at three am tuesday last. They disarmed him and two Indians felt in all of his pockets for money the Chief advised him to leave as soon as possible or his men would Kill him and not to go towards Battleford as breeds were guarded and he would be shot when he left the Indians were ran-sacking his house six Indians followed them for about two days when Applegarth overtook Judge Rouleau and party of six ladies on their way from Battleford the Indians then stopped The Indians told Applegarth when they arrived at his house that the Stonies had killed farmers instructor Payne as they did not like him and had Killed a farmer named Freeman for resisting when they attempted to steal his stock the Indians destroyed the furniture in houses around Battleford and carried off all the stock and provisions all of the Battleford district Indians are now Congregating in Sounding lake reserve about six miles north west from Battleford and claim they expect three hundred Sioux from American side The Indians demolished what they did not wish to carry off in all the houses and stores raided by them and have taken every horse and head of Cattle in that part of the Country A E Fenton
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1885-04-06
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J. MacRae, Battleford to Mrs. MacRae, London re safe in barracks, no fighting.
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Glenbow Archives
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Copy J M E; Alright here safely in Barracks with troops advancing No fighting
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1885-03-30
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J.N., Red Rock to J.M. Egan re whereabouts of 10th detachment.
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Glenbow Archives
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Tenth detachment 40 Cavelry [sic] and 33 horses at East End Ross work tonight nothing definite of what is following them yet J N
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1885-04-14
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J.N., Nepigon [Nipigon] to J.M. Egan re expect first detachment at Heron Bay.
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Glenbow Archives
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They expect first detchment at Heron bay at 6 am Wednesday J N
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1885-03-31
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C. Shields, Medicine Hat to J.M. Egan re Dewdney wants engine at Regina to go to Qu'Appelle.
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Glenbow Archives
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Govr Dewdney asks for Engine & Caboose to be sent Regina at once to take him to Quappelle he wishes to go north with troops from Quappelle Can send engine & Caboose from Moose Jaw am having Engine fired up pending your reply please answer quickly C Shields
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1885-03-31
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J.N., Red Rock to J.M. Egan re 3rd detachment belongs to Colonel Otter.
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Glenbow Archives
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The third detachment belongs to Col Otters brigade & Col Otter expects to wait in Wpg until they Catch up & is anxious that they should be hurried along as rapidly as possible J N
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1885-04-06
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E. Dewdney, Regina to Fred White, Ottawa re Indians at Battleford attack.
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Glenbow Archives
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About 300 Indians at Battleford have sacked some farm houses. Women and Children in barracks which is well fortified
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1885-03-30
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Telegram to Mrs Angus McKay from Wilfred:
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University Library, University of Saskatchewan
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Telegram reading "Exclusive Connection with Western Union Cable Service - Form 6122 - Canadian National Telegraphs - J.R. White, General Manager, Toronton - Standard Time (00)=.. - SA051 9=FD Vancouver BC 20 907A= Mrs Angus McKay= 613 River St East=Dont fret too much he is in good hands= Wilfred="
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1952-05-20
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Angus McKay - Folder 2 - Box 2, usaskarchives:39358
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J.N., Nepigon [Nipigon] to J.M. Egan re Colonel Otter anjd 2nd detachment at Jack Fish.
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Glenbow Archives
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Col Otter of 2nd detachment at Jack Fish tonight J N
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1885-04-03
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A.P. Caron, Ottawa to F. Middleton, Qu'Appelle re going up.
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Glenbow Archives
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Going up as rapidly as possible
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1885-03-29
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C.E. Montizambert, Eagle River to J.M. Egan re have letters brought down on our arrival.
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Glenbow Archives
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Kindly have our letters either at post office or Brigade office brought down to meet us on arrival train C E Montizambert L'Col
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Date Created
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1885-04-03
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H.M. Lonctat, Gleichen to The Gazette, Montreal re 1200 Indians camped one mile away.
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Glenbow Archives
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Here at 915 twelve hundred indians camped one mile away reach Calgary at 10 am weather beautiful & pleasant H M Lonctat
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1885-04-12
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