Capture of Louis Riel by the Scouts Armstrong and Hourie, May 15, 1885
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Sketch of the capture of Louis Riel on 15 May 1885.
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Historical note:
On 2 May 1885 Lieutenant Colonel William Otter was defeated by Poundmaker's war chief Fine-Day at the Battle of Cut Knife near Battleford, SK. A flying column of Canadian militia and army regulars was defeated by Poundmaker despite their use of a Gatling gun.