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Title: Warner, Qu'Appelle to J.M. Egan re Indians risen on every side of Battleford - Fort Pitt - ask assistance.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: "Indians Tribes have risen and are now on every side of Battleford & have been plundering stores & driving off stock & have them corralled at Pound Makers The Stonies killed Payne Freeman Cunningham & Geo Applegarth = Indians at Fort Pitt have killed T T Quinn John Deleaney Persfarrar & Marchand & two Low brothers Wiliscroft Gouin Gilchrist & Mr & Mrs Gowan Its believed it is the intention of the Indians to exterminate the Whites - Courcers have been sent out to meet Herchimer and Warn him of his danger & Battleford & Fort Pitt said to be in a very precarious position Fort Pitt calling for help from Battleford but that place being powerless to render any assistance - Every precaution has been taken by officer in charge at Battleford and he hopes to be able to cope with the Indians Should they make an attack but is anxious to have assistance as soon as possible as there are about four hundred Women & Childred in barracks
Date Created: 1885-04-09

Title: A. Wily, Moose Jaw to J.M. Egan re hotel keepers cannot feed men in cars, but in hotel.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Hotel Keepers cannnot give hot lunch in cars but will feed them at hotels which are all close to station [ . . . ]
Date Created: 1885-04-10

Title: Warner, Qu'Appelle to J.M. Egan re Indians at Battleford offer to settle.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Indians at Battleford offer to settle if Indian agent Rae will give them necessary clother bacon tobacco etc Rae wired Dewdney for advice
Date Created: 1885-03-30

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: E. Dewdney, Regina to General Middleton, c/o J.M. Egan re rebels good shots, force must be strong.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Irvine wires me officer commanding militia should be warned that rebels are good shots and force should be fifteen hundred strong copy
Date Created: 1885-03-27

Title: Pike, Humboldt to Associated Press c/o McDougall, Winnipeg re grenadiers passed here today.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: 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
Date Created: 1885-04-15

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: C. Shields, Medicine Hat to J.M. Egan re military supplies to Swift Current and Qu'Appelle.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: 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
Date Created: 1885-04-16

Title: E.W.W., Qu'Appelle to J.M. Egan re reported Riel entrenched at Batoche.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Reported Riel entrenched at Batoche 40 miles north of Clarks crossing Genl Hiddleton still at Clarks Crossing Nothing fresh Weather clear mild
Date Created: 1885-04-17

Title: John Ross, McKay's Harbour to J.M. Egan re message received from General-Manager.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: 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
Date Created: 1885-03-27

Title: E. Dewdney, Regina to Bishop Grandin, St. Albert re Coulett-St. Boniface to investigate half-breed claims- maintain peace.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: 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
Date Created: 1885-03-30

Title: J.N., Nipigon to J.M. Egan re hope to have 1st Detachment by Friday.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Just reed following from John Ross In order to have no delay as soon as we learned troops were to pass over the line we commenced digging the road out of winter snow from Gravel River to within 7 miles of Nepigon where we leave the line and take the ice to Red Rock think best place to load about 1/2 mile west of Red Rock hope to have 1st Detachment of 200 artillery there friday evening I suppose they will expect supper when they reach Red Rock we will give them Bread & Pork east of Red Rock we have no other meat John Ross I will be able to load them by putting down a few rails to small siding that is now there
Date Created: 1885-03-30

Title: C.S., Medicine Hat to J.M. Egan re Father Lacombe thinks no immediate danger.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Father Lacombe says so far as he can ascertain no large number Indians have left reserve he thinks there is no immediate danger
Date Created: 1885-03-29

Title: R. Burton Deane to General Middleton, c/o Egan re can hardly spare escort, scarcity of men.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: 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
Date Created: 1885-03-07

Title: C.A. Boulton, Calgary to General Middleton re authority-settlers protection, Indians kept quiet.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Waiting here for authority and requisition several tribes in our neighborhood settlers want to be protected and Indians Kept quiet
Date Created: 1885-03-30

Title: J.G. Moore, Winnipeg to Osborne Smith, Swift Current re Middleton reaches Clarkes Crossing - Battleford safe.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Middleton reaches Clark's Crossing Friday Battleford safe so far. Scott goes Friday
Date Created: 1885-04-16

Title: Crowfoot, Blackfoot Crossing via Gleichen to John A. McDonald, Ottawa re Crowfoot's message declaring loyalty to the Queen.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: 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
Date Created: 1885-04-11

Title: E.W. Warner, Qu'Appelle to J.M. Egan re Battleford attack expected- police anxious to settle matters.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: 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
Date Created: 1885-03-30

Title: R. Bogue, Moose Jaw to Minister of Militia, Ottawa re permission to organize company.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: 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
Date Created: 1885-03-30

Title: C. Shields, Swift Current to J.M. Egan re okay regarding Howard's car of horses from Banff.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Ok re Howards Car Horses from Banff
Date Created: 1885-04-15

Title: J. MacRae, Battleford to Mrs. MacRae, London re safe in barracks, no fighting.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Copy J M E; Alright here safely in Barracks with troops advancing No fighting
Date Created: 1885-03-30

Title: E. Dewdney, Regina to Fred White, Ottawa re Indians at Battleford attack.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: About 300 Indians at Battleford have sacked some farm houses. Women and Children in barracks which is well fortified
Date Created: 1885-03-30

Title: Haytor Reed, Carlton to E. Dewdney, Regina re the force coming should be cautioned.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: The force coming at our relief should be cautioned that rebels are good shots & wil attempt to surround them in wooded country indians same as before wires
Date Created: 1885-03-07

Title: A.P. Caron, Ottawa to F. Middleton, Qu'Appelle re going up.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Going up as rapidly as possible
Date Created: 1885-03-29

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: B.S. Jenkins, Winnipeg to John Egan re rebels gutting several stores, taking prisoners and chopping down telegraph poles.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Dear Sir, Private despatch from Battleford last night Govt Ottawa says that at South branch of Saskatchewan rebels have gutted several stores made owners prisoners and all white settlers in church. Telegraph Agent prisoner repairers were taken into custody but escaped. Rebels have chopped down telegraph Poles and have men stationed along line to prevent repairs. Carleton was to be at tacked last night and afterwards to move on Prince Albert. Rebels number 500 armed with Remmington and Winchester rifles. Reinforcements advised to be sent to Battleford via S. Current. Indians may rise if they get news from Carleton which is expected they will. Respect.
Date Created: 1885-03-22

Title: E. Dewdney, Regina to Wm. Anderson, Edmonton re warn Indians to remain on reserve.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Warn all indians to remain on reserves large numbers of troops coming into country & indians off reserves might get into trouble as white men are organizing all over the territory & Indians here promise to remain on reserves indians on reserves are safe as the government will look after their welfare & protection
Date Created: 1885-03-27

Title: J.N., Red Rock to J.M. Egan re cold - 7th detachment laid up at Jack Fish.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Cold snowing & blowing blizzard on the Lake today seventh detachment reported low up at Jack Fish
Date Created: 1885-04-11

Title: Pike, Fort Qu'Appelle to Associated Press c/o H. McDougall, Winnipeg re some infantry to join Middleton - 40 to go to Swift Current.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Lanskail gone Touchwood Hills with portion infantry school to join Genl Middleton I remain here for orders Grenadiers arrived Qu Appelle Stn 740 this morning Forty men infantry school gone to Swift Current relieve Police who go Guard Ferry Queens Own still camped at Qu Appelle awaiting orders B Battery also there now thought they will shortly proceed S Current Grenadier under orders go north join Genl Middleton Troops all well good spirits weather warm no snow here little north
Date Created: 1885-04-09

Title: A.P. Caron, Ottawa to General Strange, Gleichen re like to see you to the front again.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Can you get up corps Would like to see you to the front again trust to you as ever arms & ammunition will be sent up upon telegrams from you
Date Created: 1885-03-29

Title: John Ross, McKay's Harbor to J.M. Egan re artillery and baggage to reach Red Rock Saturday.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Judging from Abbots reports if weather keeps calm two hundred men thirty four artillery Horses four guns & three Car loads of baggage will reach Red Rock Saturday first you will have to provide provisions for men & forage for Horses at and from Red Rock west will keep you advised of movements & progress as we are advised of it
Date Created: 1885-03-30

Title: C. Shields, Medicine Hat to J.M. Egan re Galt took only 5 cars of coal.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Gait took only 5 Cars of the Coal sent here on a/c of low water shall I unload the other 15 cars
Date Created: 1885-04-11

Title: A.H.W., Port Arthur to H.P.T. re Colonel Quinet and battalion and 292 men left.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: First part of 65th battalion under Col Quinet Consisting of 27 officers 292 men left here 925 am 6 coaches 2 bag & sleeper
Date Created: 1885-04-09

Title: J.N., Red Rock to J.M. Egan re spare coaches - what to do with 7th detachment?
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: HPT wires that 26 tomorrow will have some spare Coaches What will I do with Col Williams of the 7th detachment be here Saturday
Date Created: 1885-04-09

Title: R. Burton Deane, Regina to Fred White, Ottawa re Herchmer with horses and men left for Swift Current.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Herchmer needs forty four non commissioned officers & men twenty four horses one gun twelve baggage waggons with hired teamsters left at 2 p.m. this day for Swift Current expect to have trouble in crossing the river
Date Created: 1885-03-30

Title: R. Burton-Deane, Regina to General Middleton, c/o J.M. Egan re Inspector Morris will send you distribution state of police in southern district.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: According to last repost there should be seventy police at Battleford inspector Morris in command will send you a distribution state of police in northern Dist by mail tonight to Quappelle
Date Created: 1885-03-27

Title: Arch. McDonald, Qu'Appelle to J. Wrigley, Winnipeg re Colonel Otter requires 100 teams.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Wpg Col Otter requires one hundred extra teams for transport at Swift Current at once
Date Created: 1885-04-11

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: C. Shields, Medicine Hat to J.M. Egan re Colonel Williams asks for special for troops to Qu'Appelle.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: Col Williams asks for a special train to take two Companies of 35 bh battalion from Swift Current Special returning from Calgary -will reach Swift Current about 7am and will take these troops to Qu Appelle will get a requisition from Colonel Williams is it ok
Date Created: 1885-04-17

Title: J.N., Port Arthur to J.M. Egan re trains which left Winnipeg and Port Arthur.
Institution: Glenbow Archives
Description: 7 Coaches & 2 Bage cars left Winnipeg this AM 3 Coaches 2 Emigrant Sleepers & 1 Bage left Port Arthur for Nepigon today 1 Emigrant Sleeper spare at Port Arthur
Date Created: 1885-04-10

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