Annette, The Métis Spy: A Heroine of the N.W. Rebellion
Alternate Title
Nancy, the Light-Keeper's Daughter
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Author/Creator
Edmund Collins
Letters written by Canadian Militia Colour Sergeant William Thomas Wrighton in April and May of 1885 describe his experience at the Battle of Batoche during the Northwest Resistance. Includes archival photos of the soldiers and battlegrounds taken by Captain J. Peters. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 100.
Includes some discussion of Riel's trial and sentencing.
Speech made in the House of Commons.
Historical note:
The York Pioneer and Historical Society was founded by Richard H. Oates in 1869 in Toronto, ON. The society maintains two museums and a library of historical books and documents.Of note: "The Prisoner's Address" by Louis Riel (begins on p. 147).
Historical note:
Taken for the Western Producer magazine, July 21, 1960.