Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes to Douglas, James 24 July 1863, NAC RG7:G8C/10, 529.
Abstract
Despatch from London.
This document contains mentions of Indigenous Peoples. The authors of these documents
often perpetuate a negative perspective of Indigenous Peoples and it is important
to look critically at these mentions. They sometimes use terminology that is now considered
hurtful and offensive. To learn more about modern terminology pertaining to Indigenous
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No. 37
Downing Street
24 July 1863
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No. 35
of the 29th of May enclosing a copy of a letter from Mr. Duncan,
Missionary of the Church of England, reporting the progress of his
Mission at Metlakahtla, in British Columbia.
I have perused this report with much interest, andit
it has afforded
me great satisfaction to observe the valuable services rendered by Mr.
Duncan, and the exertions he has made for promoting the welfare of the
Indian Tribe.
it has afforded
me great satisfaction to observe the valuable services rendered by Mr.
Duncan, and the exertions he has made for promoting the welfare of the
Indian Tribe.