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Version of Riel era murder tale prompts debate
A letter recounts the execution of W L Scott at Fort Garry and describes the murder by orders of Louis Riel. It cites testimony from John Bruce and Augistin Parisien, notes a 1968 Saskatchewan statue controversy, and argues for fair treatment of Métis and Cree histories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Riel
Scott
Sir
Riel
Boulton
H. H. Gough
Boulton Himsel
W. L. Scott
Major Boulton
North ‘West
Grip Printing and Publishing Co
Toronto
John Bruce
Bruce
Augustin Parisien
Guillemette
de- Stion
Mr. Young
Hugh —Scott
Smith
Salvon
Fort Garry
Ghundiyera
Youns J
Ruperts Land
Batoche
Saskatchewan
Government Information Services
Arthur ‘G. Kelly
P.O. Box
Spy Hill, Sask