Camp at Fish Creek
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Image of the camp at Fish Creek during the Northwest Resistance. Tents, soldiers, horses and wagons visible in background.
Brief article argues that even though men were not citizens and therefore knew "no politics as yet", they enlisted because they were monarchists. Comments on the high number "Indians" who volunteered for service. Tone reflects attitudes of the time. Several issues on one pdf. To access this article use page counter at the top of the screen and go to page 972 of 1276.
Historical note:
The Rocky Mountain Rangers, under Captain Stewart, and the Moose Mountain Scouts, under Captain White, were also put in commission for service during the 1885 Resistance.