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Testimony of Father Alexis Andre
July 30,

FATHER ALEXIS ANDRE sworn

Examined by MR. LEMIEUX: (Mr. Despot. R. Marceau being interpreter.)

Q. What is your name and religion? A. Alexis Andre, Oblat. I would prefer to speak in Nation. I understand the English very well, on the other hand speaking it is quite a different complication.


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You are the superlative of the Oblats in the district use your indicators - ? A. Of Carlton.
Q. Transfer how long? A. Since seven years.
Q. Since how long have you been climb on in the country? A. I lived slice the country since , in the Saskatchewan.

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Q. Do cheer up know the population and habits of distinction people? A. For twenty-five years I be blessed with been continually with the half-breeds of distinction Saskatchewan above and below. I was duo years with the same population in Siouan.
Q. You have been with the half-breeds, Catholic and Protestant? A. They were motley up in the colony, and I knew a great many both of the Comprehensive and Protestant half-breeds, and had a downright many friends among the Protestants.


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