Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 109W. Blackwood & Sons, 1871 |
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Page 72
... Fort Garry , and interesting but melancholy accounts of how things stood there . It was essential that the commander of the Expedition should have the latest and most reliable information as to the rebel movements and Riel's intentions ...
... Fort Garry , and interesting but melancholy accounts of how things stood there . It was essential that the commander of the Expedition should have the latest and most reliable information as to the rebel movements and Riel's intentions ...
Page 174
... Fort , as it was considered desirable that we should communicate secretly ... Garry , he said , expected us so soon , or knew anything of our doings , fur ... Fort in time for breakfast . As we advanced towards it , the people turned out ...
... Fort , as it was considered desirable that we should communicate secretly ... Garry , he said , expected us so soon , or knew anything of our doings , fur ... Fort in time for breakfast . As we advanced towards it , the people turned out ...
Page 175
... Fort is twenty - one and a half miles by road from Fort Garry , and stands on the left bank of the river . It is a square enclosure , with large circular bastions at each angle , the walls being of substantial masonry and loopholed ...
... Fort is twenty - one and a half miles by road from Fort Garry , and stands on the left bank of the river . It is a square enclosure , with large circular bastions at each angle , the walls being of substantial masonry and loopholed ...
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