Isbister Alexander K

(1820-1883). Born in the territories of the

Hudson's Bay Company; employed by the Company, 1838-1840, in the

Mackenzie River district. Went to England, about 1841; educated there,

and practised law in London. A half-breed himself, he ably pressed the

cause of the Indians and half-breeds upon the attention of the British

government. Also gave evidence before the parliamentary Committee of

1857. For some years master of the Stationers' School in England and

Dean of the College of Preceptors. Left a large sum of money to found

scholarships in connection with the University of Manitoba. =Index=: (George Brown Era)

A native of the North-West Territories--his good work on behalf of the

Red River Settlement, 212; Brown's high opinion of, 212; suggests

annexation by Canada of western territory, 213. =Bib.=: Report on

Hudson's Bay Company, 1857; Bryce, Hudson's Bay Company.