Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Seymour, Frederick to Cardwell, Edward 9 September 1864, CO 60:19, no. 10603, 210.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (3), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (1).
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No. 39
9th September 1864
Sir,
I have the honor to forward copy of a Statement given on
the Authority of Mr Duncan respecting the murder of one Indian
Constable and the wounding of others by the Master and crew of
the Sloop "Random."Mr
Mr Duncan has had as a Missionary more
success than anyone else on this coast in civilizing the Indians,
and this affair is extremely to be regretted. It will, I fear,
create a strong feeling against the Whites.
Mr Duncan has had as a Missionary more
success than anyone else on this coast in civilizing the Indians,
and this affair is extremely to be regretted. It will, I fear,
create a strong feeling against the Whites.
Admiral Denman has
despatched a gun boat in pursuit ofthe
the "Random" and I have sent
a surgeon to attend on the wounded men. I made an application
to the Governor of Vancouver's Island to assist in the apprehension
of Jackson, and the other murderers, should they visit the Colony
under his Government. I have likewise made a formal demand on
the Governor of WashingtonTerritory
Territory for the surrender of the murderers.
the "Random" and I have sent
a surgeon to attend on the wounded men. I made an application
to the Governor of Vancouver's Island to assist in the apprehension
of Jackson, and the other murderers, should they visit the Colony
under his Government. I have likewise made a formal demand on
the Governor of WashingtonTerritory
Territory for the surrender of the murderers.
The Governor of the Russian possessions has also been
written to and I have formal applications ready to be sent to
the Governors of Oregon, Idaho and California.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
This Despatch refers to the Murder of an Indian Constable by the Master & Crew of the Sloop Random & reports the measures taken for their apprehension, but the Governor has unfortunately omitted to enclose the Statement of Mr Duncan.
This Despatch refers to the Murder of an Indian Constable by the Master & Crew of the Sloop Random & reports the measures taken for their apprehension, but the Governor has unfortunately omitted to enclose the Statement of Mr Duncan.
VJ
18 N
If the European Smuggler who has killed an Indian Constable
be caught and convicted, it is much to be wished that he may
receive the only punishment which would be adequate for his
offence; and I feel little doubt from Governor Seymour's tone
that he would not shrink from the duty of making a proper example.
TFE
21 Novr
Approve.
EC
23
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Newspaper clipping, unnamed, no date, “The Metlakahtla Outrage.”
