First Shell into Batoche, May 9, 1885
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Image of cannon fire during the battle of Batoche. A fence is visible in foreground; horses, men and smoke seen in background.
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Notes and sketches from a trip taken by John Franklin Boyd in July and August, 1885, from Minnedosa, Manitoba to visit Prince Albert and the places involved in the North-West Rebellion.
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Charles Arkoll Boulton (b. 17 April 1841 - d. 15 May 1899) is noted for his role in the Red River and North-West Resistances.Historical note:
Lieutenant Colonel Bowen Van Straubenzie was involved in the Battle of Batoche.Historical note:
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First printed in The Illustrated War News, 1885.Historical note:
Michel Dumais, prominent South Branch Metis. Dumais was one of the delegates sent to retrieve Riel from Montana in 1884 along with Gabriel Dumont and James Isbister. He was farm instructor at the One Arrow Cree Reserve until 1885. After fighting in the Resistance he fled to Montana alongside Gabriel Dumont.