Dear Mother,
I just got your letter and I am absolutely furious! Thomas Scott was executed!!? This is crazy. He was our leader; he stood up for us and fought for our rights and yet this is what he deserves? I think not. He did nothing wrong. That crazy wild Thomas Scott deserved to be killed.
Riel rebelled against the government who suppressed us. He was against violence unless it was absolutely necessary. However the government took it to far so Riel had to take desperate measures. Such a brave soul he was. This execution is totally unfair. First of all, he was not aloud to speak. Secondly everyone at the trial was white. No Metis were a loud to go.
Riel found a place for us to live in. My heart goes out for my Metis people. Riel was innocent and the government better watch their backs. What comes around goes around. I will come for the funeral for our beloved friend. This shouldn’t have happened. Riel will forever be in our hearts. See you in a few days Mother.
Sincerely,
Malcolm Grant
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References
The Canadian Encyclopedia(2013) Louis Riel. Retrieved from http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/articles/louis-riel
Wikipedia(2013). Louis Riel. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Riel
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