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 TESTIMaNULS. 
 
 DR. W. F. TOLMIE. 
 
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TESTI3^0Kri.A.r.S- 
 
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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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 ordS) 
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 leable 
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 •ateful 
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 sasure. 
 
 n nil no"' n 
 
 TORY, 
 
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 self and 
 i and in- 
 iterested 
 ;l)boring . 
 : British 
 [ a judl- 
 comes as 
 ouv own 
 ,e natnral 
 d 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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 6 TESTIMONIALS. 
 
 (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, 
 
"•■^tr- a? 
 
 ,1871. 
 
 hnada. 
 )fticor8 of 
 ommend- 
 F. Tolraio 
 of Indian 
 the boun- 
 Colurabia 
 and are so 
 that it be- 
 jsts of our 
 welfare of 
 fied as Dr. 
 
 ;Ni8qually, 
 ' Company, 
 [adians and 
 )cca8ion his 
 iltios, it not 
 
 nony of our 
 )lings mani- 
 remarkable 
 ippointment 
 one, but the 
 I to strength- 
 vail between 
 
 MOK, 
 ash. Ter., 
 
 rs, 
 
 iry W. T., 
 
 ►EN, 
 
 , 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. 
 
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 Tr..sTTM0.\IALS. 
 
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 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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, V. T. 
 
 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. 
 
 ■ mirje in the 
 m. F. Tolmie, 
 ^t the depart- 
 ) 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 
 
 . B. Co. 
 
 Co. 
 
 )LrMBIA, 
 
 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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