Shepherd to Labouchere

I have the honour to Enclose for your information copy of a
correspondence between Governor Douglas and the Acting Governor of
Washington Territory United States on the subject of the murder of Colonel Ebey by some Northern Indians.

There appears to be some doubt whether this murder was committed by
Indians inhabiting Her Majesty's Territories, or those belonging to
Russia, [Marginal note: The Governor stated this. VJ] but I may remark
that a copy of Mr Elliots letter of the 9th November was
immediately forwarded to Mr Douglas, and the Governor & Committee
then expressed their deep regret at this unfortunate occurrence, and
directed Mr Douglas's particular attention to the wish of Her Majesty's Government that he should use every effort to discover and punish the offenders.