No. 33

I am directed by the Secretary of State to acknowledge the receipt
of your despatch No. 34 of the 7th of July last, reporting that
disturbances had arisen amongst the Native Tribes of Vancouver Island.

The Secretary of State entertains no doubt of the propriety of
disarming such a dangerous race as the Hydah tribe, and directs me to
express his hope that the measures you have set in operation with a
view of preserving good order among the Indians generally may be
successful.