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Robertson-Ross, Patrick (1828-1883) [info]. Report of a reconnaissance of the North-West provinces and Indian territories of the Dominion of Canada, and narrative of journey across the continent through Canadian territory to British Columbia and Vancouver Island: Communicated by Colonel Robertson-Ross, commanding the militia of Canada and adjutant-general of militia in 1872. [London]: Harrison, 1873?.
Physical description: 25 p., fold. map.; 22 cm.
Language: English
Originally in The Journal of the Royal United Service Institution , vol.17, 1873, no.74. After a military tour of western Canada Robertson-Ross advocated establishment of military posts and units of mounted riflemen to preserve order, an idea which became the North West Mounted Police.
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