They were Sir James Montgomery, Mr.Halkett, Andrew Colville, and his brother the Solicitor-general of Scotland.

When the news came of the death of Lord Selkirk, the mishaps and disturbances of the Colony had been so many, that Hudson's Bay Company, Nor'-Westers, Settlers, and Freemen all said, "That will end the Colony now!" To the surprise of everyone the first message from the executors was one of courage, and the announcement was made that their first aim would be to send six hundred new settlers to the banks of Red River.
[Illustration: SEVEN OAKS MONUMENT On Kildonan Road near Winnipeg.] The angry passions which had been roused led the English directors to take the very wise step of sending out two representatives--one from each of the old companies to rearrange all matters and settle all disputes.

The two delegates were Nicholas Garry, the Vice-Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, and Simon McGillivray, who bore one of the most influential names of the Nor'-Wester traders.

They were not, however, equally well liked.

Garry was a courteous, fair, and kindly gentleman.