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, 531.
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. 38
Downing Street
24 July 1863
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No. 33
of the 21st of May, and to express my approval of the measures adopted
by you for checking the supply of Spirits by the Masters of Trading
Vessels to the Indians on the North West Coast of British Columbia. I
have had muchpleasure
pleasure in forwarding to the board of Admiralty a copy of
your Despatch commending the services of Commander Pike.
pleasure in forwarding to the board of Admiralty a copy of
your Despatch commending the services of Commander Pike.