- Queen's University Archives
- Algonquins of Golden Lake Claim collection
- Primary Documents PD357-PD386
- Lord Elgin, Governor General to S. Y. Chesley, Indian Agent
Lord Elgin, Governor General to S. Y. Chesley, Indian Agent
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- Dates
- 4 Aug 1852 (indexed as 1852)
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- Letter: instructing him to tell the Chiefs of the Lake of Two Mountains (who have come to Quebec to see him) that they must deal directly with the local Superintendents of the Indian Dept., they carmot come to the seat of the government to meet with His Excellency. Advises that he cannot force the Seminarians to do anything for the Indians that is not required by the Act by virtue of which they hold the Seigneury of the Lake of Two Mountains. States that the Governor is satisfied of the Priests sincere desire to promote the well-being of the Indians. Tell him to see if any of them wish to settle on the lands being set aside by the recent act of the legislature. In addition, it has been reported that some Indians were "insolent" to Col. Napier, such lack of respect toward their Superintendent will be punished by withholding presents.
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