Alexis andre and louis riel biography
ANDRÉ, ALEXIS – Dictionary of Canadian Biography.
July 30,
FATHER ALEXIS ANDRE sworn
Examined by MR. LEMIEUX: (Mr. F. R. Marceau being interpreter.)
Q.
What is your name and religion? A. Alexis Andre, Oblat. I would prefer to speak in French. I understand the English very well, but speaking it is quite a different matter.
Q.
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You are the superior of the Oblats in the district of - ? A. Of Carlton.
Q. For how long?
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A. Since seven years.
Q. Since how long have you been living in the country? A. I lived in the country since , in the Saskatchewan.
Q. Do you know the population and habits of the people?
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A. For twenty-five years I have been continually with the half-breeds of the Saskatchewan above and below. I was four years with the same population in Dakota.
Q. You have been with the half-breeds, Catholic and Protestant?
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A. They were mixed up in the colony, and I knew a great many both of the Catholic and Protestant half-breeds, and had a great many friends among the Protestants.
Q. Do you