Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Fortescue, Chichester to Douglas, James 8 September 1860, LAC RG7:G8C/2, 346.
Abstract
Despatch from London.
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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. 33
Downing Street
8 September 1860
Sir,
I am directed by the Secretary of State to acknowledge the receipt
of your despatch No. 34 of the 7th of July last, reporting that
disturbances had arisen amongst the Native Tribes of Vancouver Island.
The Secretary of State entertains no doubt of the propriety of
disarming such a
a dangerous race as the Hydah tribe, and directs me to
express his hope that the measures you have set in operation with a
view of preserving good order among the Indians generally may be
successful.
a dangerous race as the Hydah tribe, and directs me to
express his hope that the measures you have set in operation with a
view of preserving good order among the Indians generally may be
successful.