- Queen's University Archives
- Algonquins of Golden Lake Claim collection
- Primary Documents PD137-PD186
- James Hughes, Superintendent of the Indian Department to Captain Ducharme, Interpreter
James Hughes, Superintendent of the Indian Department to Captain Ducharme, Interpreter
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- Queen's University Archives via Queen's University Archives
- Dates
- 20 Sep 1830 (indexed as 1830)
- Level
- item
- Extent
- 1 item of textual record
- Scope & content
- Letter: (French) refers to his of the 16th indicating that he had received all the information he needed to make the trip up the Ottawa River. Stating that all the islands in the Ottawa River, as well as the lands on both shores which have not been possessed and erected into Townships or conceded by Government. form part of the hunting grounds of the Algonquins and Nipissings. Indicating that he has authority to have anyone in illegal possession of an island removed as soon as possible, unless given consent by himself of the Chiefs and warriors who are to accompany him. Arrangements are to be made in terms of two or three years at the most. for the occupation of islands in the Ottawa River, for which the Algonquins and Nipissings are to receive remuneration according the size and area of the island concerned. It is to be understood that the occupants are to have no possession, not authority to cut timber and no right to sell. All rents to be paid to Captain Ducharme or any other Officer of the Indian Dept or any two Chiefs of the Tribes who show authority from the Dept. at Montreal.
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- Language
- English
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