No. 147

With reference to my Confidential despatch of the 25th
of September, I have the honor to forward copies of further
letters which have passed between Colonel Scott and Major Hoyt
of the American Army, on the one side and myself on the other.

2. In replying to Colonel Scott I have given my idea as to
the manner in which the United States should deal with the
Indians in their newly purchased Territory of Alaska. I believe
that Colonel Scott has the very best intentions but the management
of Native Races cannot be acquired by instruction or precept. A
long training will generally be required.

3. To Major Hoyt I have stated that, subject to Your Grace's
permission I will permit Cattle imported from Puget Sound, for
the use of the United States' Garrisons in Alaska, to be imported
into British Columbia duty free, a certificate being given that
a like number will be exported.

4. It seems to me that this privilege may very fairly be
considered. Were it not, the steamers chartered by the United
States would go direct to Puget's Sound for their Cattle and thus
inflict an injury on Victoria and its neighbourhood.

5. I have the pleasure of adding that the most friendly and
intimate relations exist between the American authorities on this
Coast and myself.