Despatch to London.
Minutes (2), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (1).
No. 78
5th June 1865
Sir,
I have the honor to transmit copy of the depositions taken before
Mr Brew, Police Magistrate of New Westminster, in regard to the
plundering of the English schooner "Nanaimo Packet"within within the waters of
this Colony.
2. The Tako Indians who committed the outrage reside within the
Russian limits. I shall therefore write to the Governor of New
Archangel when an opportunity shall present itself for conveying my
letter.
3. The Government of this Colony has no means of protecting its
coast.
I have the honor to be, Sir,
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble Servant Frederick Seymour
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
To Ackne receipt of this report is all we can do. The Imperial
Authorities are not able to prevent such occurrences as this.
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Deposition taken before Chartres Brew, Justice of the Peace,
8 May 1865, recording the information of Moses Phillips on the
plundering of the schooner.