Seymour, Governor Frederick to Grenville, Richard 14 December 1868, CO 60:33, no. 805, 656.

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Despatch to London
Seymour, Frederick to Grenville, Richard 14 December 1868, CO 60:33, no. 805, 656.

Abstract

Despatch to London. Minutes (1), Enclosures (untranscribed) (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 a report from Sanders, the Magistrate of the Lillooet District. Seymour discusses Sanders’s actions in Lillooet, with a reference to conciliation with local Indigenous peoples. The included document describes events in Lillooet.

No. 133

Victoria

14th December 1868

My Lord Duke,

I have the honor to forward the last report I have received from the Magistrate of the Lillooet District.

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2. I think Mr Sanders' endeavours to conciliate the native races highly creditable to him, and his account of their condition very satisfactory.

3. I shall enquire into the circumstances alluded to in the closing paragraphs as I should be sorry to see Mr Sanders put to much private expense by his judicious hospitality.

I have the honor to be,
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