Descriptions And Plans Of Certain Indian Reserves In The Province Of Manitoba And The North-West Territories.

CANADA. PRIVY COUNCIL.

Published by [Ottawa: 1889].

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folio. pp. 113. 1 leaf of errata tipped in. 83 folding colour lithographed plans. new quarter calf. The information regarding the extent and boundaries of the numerous Indian reservations in Manitoba and the North-West Territories allotted under Treaties 4, 6 and 7, and part of Treaty 2 ,was gathered for the guidance of Indian Agents and other employees of the Department of Indian Affairs, and for the use of the public, especially settlers desirous of taking up lands in the vicinity of the reserves. The descriptions and accompanying plans were prepared by direction of Edgar Dewdney, Indian Commissioner, from the original records of the Department, under the supervision of John C. Nelson, in charge of Indian Reserve Surveys. Each description provides details on area, situation and general features, the number of Indian families in the band, the name of the Chief, the name of the surveyor by whom the reserve was laid out, and the date of the survey. Peel 1765. Seller Inventory # elala3241

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Title: Descriptions And Plans Of Certain Indian ...

Publisher: [Ottawa: 1889].

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good