Published by Jim Hendrickson and the University of Victoria.
The project glossary items have trm_
, and we use a trm:
prefix to refer to
them when linking from
We link to orgs in orgs/organizations.xml
using the org:
prefix.
We link to places in places.xml
using the plc:
prefix.
We link to people in bios/*.xml
using the prs:
prefix.
We link to vessels in vessels/*.xml
using the vsl:
prefix.
We link to other documents in the collection using the cdc:
prefix.
The cdt (ColDesp Document Type) prefix used on
We link to other documents in the collection using the cdc:
prefix.
Despatch to London. Minutes (2), Other documents (1).
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 Peoples, Indigenous ways of knowing, and decolonization, please refer to the Glossary of terms.
nothing of much importance respecting the Colony to communicate,
except that relations with the indigenous community was quiet and friendly
and that winter weather was burdening the livestock but no loss of cattle was anticipated.
The minutes remark that the continued good relations with the natives
is really very satisfactory.
Enclosed is a draft reply acknowledging the receipt of
1. There is nothing of much importance respecting the Colony to communicate.
2. Peace and plenty reign throughout the settlements. Trade is
rather dull, yet there is no
3.
4. The cold weather set in with the beginning of the year, and the ground is now covered with snow to the depth of between 6 and 10 inches, on the sea coast, and much over that depth in the interior of the Island.
5. The live stock on the snow covered pastures
Trusting that the Colony may continue in a prosperous state.