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The journal of Robert M. Rylatt, 1885

The journal of Robert M. Rylatt, 1885

Rylatt wrote notes of his journeys with the CPR and later revisited his journal, adding more detail and coloured drawings. Rylatt’s wife, Fanny Rylatt (née Morrison), remained at […]
Opening page of Robert M. Rylatt’s journal

Opening page of Robert M. Rylatt’s journal

Rylatt provides an introduction to his diary. This also includes an example of one of the many hand drawn and coloured sketches that he added when he revisited […]
The “S” Party lands on the banks of the Columbia River

The “S” Party lands on the banks of the Columbia River

An illustration included in Rylatt’s journal that shows the party landing on the banks of the Columbia River during a storm.