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TESTIMaNULS.

DR. W. F. TOLMIE.

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VICTORIA DAILY STANDARD PRINT.

1871.

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Olympia, Washington Territory,

August 26th, 1871.

Honorable Joseph Howe,

Secretary of IState/or the Provinces, Ottawa, Canada.

Sir, — I have no disposition to obtrude myself upon
your DOlico or to interfere in matters of policy in a country
in which 1 am alien ; still, we are neighbors of British Col-
umbia, and, what is still better, friendship exists between
citizens of that Colony and this Territory the cultivation of
which may tighten the bonds of peace, and therein become
the guarantee of mutual progress.

Our inland sea of Puget Sound extends northward by
a continuous series of waters, and the Indian tribes in both
Territories are tully as much intermingled as are some of
our friendships. Indian policy, if I may use the expfession,
becomes a matter of common interest. I learn with pleas-
ure that my old and valued friend, Dr. W. F. Tolmie, the
avant courier of the white race on these waters, who did so
much to mollify savage dispositions by his able management
of the Indian , some quarter of a century, thus paving the
way for peaceful occupation of the whites, is presented by
his numerous friends for the position of Superintendent of
Indian Affairs. May I say his long experience, his success-
ful management of our Indians eo long, his vast knowledge
of that interesting race, their languages, habits, etc., all
most peculiarly fit him for the office, lie will do credit to
the Government, justice to the Indians, honor to himself.

I have known him well since 1851. I know, too, how
much our people arc indebted to him — more than once for
aiding to avert disaster to our settlements when iu their iu-

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4 TflSTtMcNIALS.

iUiicy. You may tlcsiro to know my jiioans oC knowledgG,
and why this boldness in addressing you. I don't like to
herald my own identity, but I liave had the honor to hold
several olHcial positions in this Territory, and one year act-
ing as it8 Governor, I had access to the Executive records,
which abound in evidence of the usefulness of Dr. Tolniio
in our Indian war of 1855-6 in allaying Indian hostility and
preserving peace among the tribes on Puget Sound, by bis
personal exertions and missionary work among them.

You are aware, doubtless, that he liad charge of the
Hudson's Bay Co.'s P^ort, Kisqual!}-, as early as 1834, ten
years before the advent of white settlement. His peaceable
residence for ten years speaks volumes, and I need add noth-
ing more than that our people, who hold him in grateful
vemembrance for his valuable and disinterested service in
their behalf, will hail his appointment with great pleasure. "^'^
I am, dear sir, with great respect, '

Your obedient servant, ''^^ Hnonniln'

(Signed) ELWOOD EVANS.

(COPY.) ' .

j,jjj Olympia, Washington Territory,

August 27th, 1871.
Hon. Joseph Howe,

Secretary/ of State for the Provinces^

Ottaica, Ontario^ Canada,
Sir, — Although a personal stranger to yourself and
not a citizen of British Columbia, yet my residence and in-
terests in Washington Territory make mo an interested
observer of the policy and progress of that neighboring ,
Province. The relations between the Indiana of British
Columbia and this Territory are so interwoven that a judl-.
cious system of treatment to the British Indians becomes as
important to mutual stability as the conducting our own
Indian policy wiaely and well. Hence it iis quite natural
that I should fc:! a lively interest as to who should receive

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the (lolieato nn<l vorv iin|iortnMt position of Indiim Siiporiii-
tcndent of I'l'itisih Coltimbiii. 1 liavc liet'ii ailvised that
Hon. AVm. F. Tohnie, forniorly a h)ng and valued resident
of thia vicinity, is being pressed by his numerous friends for
that position.

To sum up his variecl qualifications for that ofiice wonkl
require more space than I am at liberty to trespass upon

• ; you. llow truly it might be said, " He would be the right
man in the right place." Ho came to Nisqually, on Puget

i^ ^ound, in 1843, and continued there till 1850, when betook
up his residence at Victoriu. In 1850 he saved our Ameri-
can Puget Sound settlements from the horrors of a general
Indian war. In our Indian war of 1855-6 he labored disin-
terestedly and successfully to avert the horrors of Indian
warfare, and to his great influence with the Indians and his
intimate knov^^ledge of their chal-acter, are our people im-
measurably indebted for saving life and property and has-
tening the restoration of peace. I came to Puget Sound in
1851, the first Federal appointee in what is now Washing-
ton Territory. I early made the acquaintance of Dr. Tolmie.
In 1855-6 I held the position of Quartermaster-General, and
speak the above from personal knowledge. I afterward
held the position of Superintendent of Indian Aiiairs for
this Territory,' and I know how great had been his influence
and how highly he was still regarded by our Indians, and to
me he was then most useful as an adviser, to say nothing of
the ease of official duty, based upon the healthful influence
upon the Indians of Puget Sound by his efficient charge
over them for some sixteen vears.

Begging your pardon for this seeming trespass,
I am, with great respect,

Your most obedient servant,

WM. W. MILLER.

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(COPY.)

Olymna, Aiii;u.st 2Slli, 1871.
Hon. Josrph ITowr,

Secretary for the Provinces, Oftaica, Ontario, Canada.
Sir, — Tho under igned, United States Ofticers of
"Washington Territory, beg leave to second the recommend-
ation wliich they learn the friends of Dr. "Wm. F. Tolraio
are making for his appointment as Superintendent of liidiaii
AiFairs for British Columbia. The Indians along the boun-
dary line between the United States and British Columbia
are so intermingled by marriage and association and are so
continually moving from one side to the other, that it be-
comes a matter of great importance to the interests of our
people and of the Indians, and to the quiet and welfare of
"both races, that one so able and peculiarly qualified as Dr.
Tolmie should fill that responsible position.

Dr. Tolmie, during his long residence at Fort Ni squally,
in our Territory, as Factor of the Hudson's Bay Company,
commanded the obedience and good-will of the Indians and
the esteem ot our people. On more than one occasion his
influence with tho Indians averted serious difficulties, it not
actual outbreaks.

From these facts, from the universal testimony of our
best citizens and oldest residents, from the feelings mani-
fested by the Indians, and his well known and remarkable
control over them, we are convinced that his appointment
to this oflice would be not simply an excellent one, but the
very best that could be made, and one calculated to strength-
en the good feeling which we trust will ever prevail between
the two countries.

Very respectfully, your obed't servants,

(Signed) EDW. S. SALOMON,

Governor Wash. Ter.,

J. C.CLEMENTS,

Secretary W. T.,

JAS. R. IIAYDEN,

U. S. Assessor,

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,1871.

hnada.
)fticor8 of
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F. Tolraio
of Indian
the boun-
Colurabia
and are so
that it be-
jsts of our
welfare of
fied as Dr.

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remarkable
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, Assessor,

TESTIMONIALS, '•

S. COULTKK,

Collector Inter. Rev.,
R. G. O'BRIEX,

U. S. Aast. Assessor,
R. S. GREENE,'
Asso. Justice Supreme Court,
E. V. P. FERRY,

Surv. General.

(COPY.)

Olympia, August 31st, 1871.
Dear Sir,— The friends of Dr. TVm. F. Tolmie, I
am informed, are asking that he be appointed Superintend-
ent of Indian Affairs for British Columbia. Although an
American, and strictly speaking without interest in the mat-
ter, 1 cannot refrain from bearing testimony to the truly re-
markable qualifications which fit Dr. Tolmie for this posi-
tion, and which I have had abundant opportunities to ob-
serve as an old resident ot Washington Territory, as the son
of its first U. S. Governor, and having served in the Indian
war of 1855-6, and as U. S. Collector for several years. I
need not dwell on these qualifications. They are universal-
ly known and recognized, and will doubtless be brought to
your attention. His great control over the Indians, the re-
spect and esteem with which he is regarded by our people,
and his well known ability and firmness, prove him the best
fiitted to settle those vexatious disputes and difficulties which
constantly spring up along a boundary line, and especially
80 in this instance from the migratory habits of the Indians.
I am, Sir, very respectftilly,

(Signed) HAZARD STEVENS.
The Hon. Joseph Howe,

Secretary for the Provinces, Ottawa.

Tr..sTTM0.\IALS.

(COPY.)

ITirnsox's Bay ITouhr, Victouia, V. T.
-' ' ' * 1 ■; ' Hritlsh Columbia, Sept. I2th, 1871.

Honorable Joseph Howk,
Secretary of Slate for the Provinces, Ottawa^ Ontario, Canada.

Sir, — Boing informed that a Superintendent of In-
dian Affuira is to bo appointed for this province of tiio Dom-
inion, and that such an appointment is *o be made by tho
Dominion Ministry, I bog to addreis you afow lines respect-
ing this m' at important appointment, feeling as I do, being
ODO of the first colonists on V^mcouver's Island, who invested
money in a homestead on it iu early daj-s, that the prosperity
of the province and the security for life and property there-
in^ much depends on our rcktiona with the numerous and
powerful tribes of Indians within its limits. As o lo who had
been on the coast since tho year 1840, and in other parts of
the Indian country previously for some years, held the office
of Legislative Councillor for Vancouver's Island Colony for
many years, and being now settled here with a largo family
., to bring up. I trust that my recommendation for a fit and
proper person to fill this responsible office may have its due
\ weight with your Honor and your colleagues in office.

0) jiT-nuf Understanding that a former colleague of mine in the
service of the Hudson's Bay Company, Mr. Wm. F. Tolmie,
.j;,,^Chief Factor, lately retired, is willing to accej^t the depart-
^j,j^,'jnent of Indian Afifiiirs in the province, I beg to state that I
,' can conscientiously recommend him as the best qualified per-
.,{ ,.,pon I know of in the country for the office, he being well ac-
, ^uainted with the Indians in the neighborhood' and along the
North West Coast, having been among them studying the
character of the tribes, dealing with them for the last thirty-
seven years, and consequently has acquired great influence
with them. I may as well add that now when thenatives feel
that they have been in any Avay unjustly dealt with, they re-
sort for advice to the old officers of the Hudson's Bay Com-
pany, with whom they have been acquainted, and in whom

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1 2th, 1871.

irlo, Canada.

indent of In-

1 of the Donv

made by tho

lines respect-

a I do, being

vho invested

lie prosperity

)perty there-

umerous and

one who had

ther parts of

eld the office

,d Colony for

largo family

for a fit and

have its duo

office.

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m. F. Tolmie,
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) state that I
qualified per-
>eing well ac-
and along the
studying the
16 last thirty-
-eat influence
he natives feel
with, they re-
ii's Bay Com-
and in whom

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thoy ImVe implicit fiiitli from a knowledge that they always
have been justly dealt with bv them.

Tho appointment of any innxii'riencod person to fill such
an important office as this, might bo tho cause of involving
us at any time in difficulties with the natives, which shoukl
above all things bo avoided in a small community, such as this
is, much exposed to thoir depredations. -iJw uu w!

My anxiety for the welfare of thi.sProvinceof the Domi'.'on,
in which I have made my homo, and a desire for its prosper-
ity, is my apology for Luus trespassing on your Honor's vain--.,

able time. ^ ^"^"^

I have the honor to bo, ' . ^'^ ^^^^ '•' i

••" Your Honor's most humble servant,

(Signed) ROD'K. FINLAYSON,

' Chief Factor Hudson's Bay Company^ •'^ oT

' ■-- " ■ ■ Lloyd's Agent.

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(COPY.)

To THE Honorable JosEPU Howe, ,.,,;. ,3, ^,^r ^,,^1 ^,^ ,,„V7

.J „,j ■;,. occreiarij of Slate to the Canadian Dommqn^.yf

Bishop's Close, Victoria, British CoLuiuJiAi,f',«o'
September 19th, 1871. ' 'Vidrn

Sir, — I have been requested by Dr. Tolmie to mak«
a statement with respect to his qualificaticnys Jm- J'?d if»L?, „,,.I

Superintendent for tliis Province. .....^ , , -^ ^ -Qaj

I gladly l^ear tho testimony of twelve years acquaintance
to the high character he has ever sustained in social life and
to his active interest iu.all matters conn9<;ted with educajtiou "^

and improvement. .^n 't !,/jT-:+:-r-« *?!♦ .,.^t eWr^tff*

I knaw of no one who has a more extensive acquaintance ^^^

with the Indians of this Province, or who has given greater .lA

proof of sympathy in their welfare.

I have the honor to be, Sir,

Your vety obediei^t servant, ;

Pi':

ia eaedJ

(SiguQd). ..a. COLUMBU. 0^

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(COPT.)

TESTIMoNIAla.

Victoria, B. C, 22iid Sept., 187L
Dear Db. Tolmie, — In relation to your application for ike
office of Indian Agent for the Province of British Columbia, 1
may be permitted to state that I have known you personally
both here and on the coast since 1838, and by character since,
1833, and can conscientiously testify to your high qualifications
for fulfilling the duties of the above mentioned important office;
that your conduct towards the Indians has always been firm
as well as conciliatory and your long familiarity with their,
languages, manners, and habits of thought must give you a
great advantage over any competitor.

I remain, my desir Dr-, your sincere friend,

(Sign»d) wm. h. McNeil.

Late Chief Factor, Hon. H. B. Co.
To Wm. Fraser Tolmie, Esq., ex-Chief Factor H. B. Co.

(COPY.)

VicxoRU, Vancouver Island, British Columbia,

Sept. 18th, 1871.

William Eraser Tolmie, Esquire,

Mr Dear Sir, — I ha\e much pleasure in testifying to
your long experience in the management of the tribes who
inhabit the sea coast of British Columbia. The deep interest
you have always taken in their welfare, leading you to
enquire into their habits and peculiarities, has given you a
more than ordinary insight into their characters and opin-
ions, together with a considerable knowledge of their lan-
guages.

The information thus acquired renders you highly

eligible for the position of Indian Commissioner for this
Province. I trnst that the Officer superintending the Indian
Affairs of tLe whole Dominion, taking into consideration your
competency for that position.will secure your valuable services
f&T that important office. I am the less diffident in making
these statements as my own varied experience wiih the
tribes of this Province in trading with them, employing them
as labourers, voyageurs and hunters, securing criminalt),
treating for their lands, interpreting for Gourtt of Justice,

1871.
m for tli0
umbia, I
Brsonally
ter since,
ifications
int office;
leen firm
ith their,
Lve you a

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Co.

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jtifying to
;ribe8 who
ep interest
ig you to
iven you a
I and opin-
their lan-

rou highly
er for this
the Indian
•ation your
ale servicea
^in making
!e wiih the
oying them
'- criminals,
of Justice,

TESTIMONIALS. ' 11

and other authorities, has been long and extensive. I am
more or less acquainted with every tribe in tho Province,
With best wishes,

I am, my dear Sir, yours very faithfully,

. (Signed.) J. W. McKlY.

^ C. T. H. B. Co.

(COPY.)

ViCTC.iiA, B. C, 20th Sept., 1871.

Dear Doctor Tolmie, — It gives me much pleasure to
leara that you are an applicant for tho office of Indian Agent
for this Province, and reasoning by analogy I think it not
rash to predict your success.

Tlio Dominion Government have shown so much gener-
osity in promoting a lelluw colonist to the office of Governor
and so much judgment in the selection, it seems highly pro-
bable that a simihir course may bo observed in the disposal
of an office eminently requiring extensive local knowledge
and experience in the manageraer.t of our fifty thousand
Indians.

And where is the happy combination of character re-
quircjd so likely to bo met wltli ut5 among tho retiring officers
or' the Hudson's Bay Compuny, whose successful rule of the
Indians, founded on principles of humanity and jusHce. has so
fiocjuently elicited tho adrnii-ation of our American neigh-
bors? And now let mo add that iunong those gentlemen I know
of no one so well q.alitied as yourself, on the grounds of per-
sonal energy and administrative capability, improved by ex-
perience, recent and remote, in dealing with and managing
the Indians y-yl^ British Columbia, of v/hich I may truly say I
have been an humble eye witness for the last twenty years,

shice I first haU the privilege of your personal acquaintance
in 1851.

T beg leave to subscribe myself,

Vour sincere friend and well wisher,

(Signed) J. D. t^EMBERTON.

Ex-Surveyor Goneial, V. 1. .
William Fraser Tolmie, I'iSq., Clovevdale, "

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