"The Snow" Poem and Letter by Louis Riel

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1985-10-27
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2 p. on 1 leaf; 12 x 21 cm
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FC 3217.1.R36S66 1885
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Public domain Other terms: Responsibility regarding questions of copyright that may arise in the use of any images is assumed by the researcher.
Abstract
Original autograph letter from Louis Riel, written in English, 20 days before his execution, to his befriended Regina jailer, Robert Gordon, which includes the poem "The Snow". The epigraph or introduction to the poem is titled Robert Gordon! and may be used as an alternate title.
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Shortt Library of Canadiana
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Regina, Saskatchewan
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Canada
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