Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Seymour, Frederick to Cardwell, Edward 25 February 1865, CO 60:21, no. 4584, 67.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (1), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (1), Marginalia (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.
Seymour forwards John Ogilvy’s account of the efforts made to capture the remaining perpetrators of the
Bute Inlet Massacre.
No. 10
25th February 1865
Sir,
With reference to my despatches described in the Margin
I have the honor to forward Copy of an interesting and highly
satisfactory letter received from Mr John Ogilvy, the Constable
and Collector of Customs at Bella Coola, North Bentinck Arm.Mr
Mr Ogilvy held the second Command in Mr Cox's Volunteer
force after Mr McLean was shot by the Indians, and was
appointed to his present post by myself.
Govr to Secy of State
No. 7 of 20 May 1864
" 25 " 30 Augst "
" 37 " 9 Sept "
" 56 " 4 Oct "
" 58 " 7 Oct "
" 69 " 23 Novr "
No. 7 of 20 May 1864
" 25 " 30 Augst "
" 37 " 9 Sept "
" 56 " 4 Oct "
" 58 " 7 Oct "
" 69 " 23 Novr "
Mr Ogilvy held the second Command in Mr Cox's Volunteer
force after Mr McLean was shot by the Indians, and was
appointed to his present post by myself.
2. It is gratifying to see how well placed has been the
mercy which Mr Brew extended to , the Chief of the
Western Branch of the Chilicoten tribe and how sore pressed
are the murderers still at large.
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Newspaper clipping, unnamed, no date, J.D.B. Ogilvy's letter to
Seymour of 6 February 1865 describing events in his region and
particularly 's endeavours to capture the remaining Indians
involved in the massacre.
