Letters given to Indians by officers of the United States. U. S. COAST SURVEY STATION "KOH-KLUX,” Kat-kagh-too Village, Chilkaht River, August 7, 1869. Tu-eek, a daughter of Shakes, the well-known Stakeen Chief, and wife of Koh-Klux, the principal Chief of the Chilkahts, bears a good reputation for courage and firmness, combined with kindness. During the absence of her husband upon any undertaking she exercises all his power over the Chilkats, so that it is well to obtain her good will and confidence. GEORGE DAVIDSON, Comdg. Expedition. I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the original. [SEAL.] SOL. RIPINSKY, Notary Public in and for the District of Alaska. HAINES, ALASKA, May 28, 1903. The bearer of this is Ka-Klutch, the principle Chief of the Chilkat tribe. He is probably the most powerful chief for good or evil among the Kolotians. When he first made his appearance at my Head Quarters (in 1868) his manners and action were very haughty and insolent. His ill feelings toward the Americans showed itself very conspicuously on many occasions. He was the principal provoker of the difficulty at Sitka on New Year's day, 1869. His confinement in the Guard House on this occasion seems to have wrought almost an entire change in his conduct. I visited his village in the summer of 1869, with the Hon. Wm. H. Seward, and was exceedingly courteously received by him and his tribe. He is imperious and trustfull by nature, but a firm and just course followed in dealing with him will, I think, manage him best. STEAMER NEWHEON, JEFF. C. DAVIS, Chilkat Harbor, July 4th, 1870. I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the original. SOL. RIPINSKY, Notary Public in and for the District of Alaska. [SEAL.] HAINES, ALASKA, May 28th, 1903. U. S. FLAGSHIP "SARANAC," Chileat River, Alaska, July 31st, 1873. Koh-Klutch, High-Chief of Chilcats, visited this ship to-day and was entertained. His manner was mild and agreeable, and his unflinching bearing and fortitude during an examination made by "Our Medicine man," which must have necessarily caused him a great deal of pain, was a subject of general remark. He is at present an invalid, and has our sincere hopes for a speedy recovery. L. E. CHENERY, Lieut. W. E. TAYLOR, Surgeon (medicine man). I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the original. [NOTARIAL SEAL.] SOL. RIPINSKY, In and for the District of Alaska. U. S. S. JAMESTOWN. To Shattich, Head Chief of the Chilcats: I am sorry to know that some of your tribe have been fighting, and I hope you will come with the leading men to Sitka to see me and set tle the trouble without killing any more men. There are other things I want to talk to you about so that I can help you settle all disputes among your Indians and keep peace. The officer who gives you this will tell you what Indians I want you to bring with you and how I want to do all I can for all your tribe. HENRY GLASS, Commander, Comdg. I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the original. [SEAL.] SOL. RIPINSKY, Notary Public in and for the District of Alaska. HAINES, ALASKA, May 28, 1903. U. S. S. "WACHUSETT," Chilcat, Alaska, August 24, 1881. The bearer, Satrich, is hereby recognized as the Chief of the Cinnamon Bear tribe of the Chilcat Indians. He is said to be a good man, who has treated white men well. EDWARD P. LULL. I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the original. SOL. RIPINSKY, Notary Public in and for the District of Alaska. [SEAL.] HAINES, ALASKA, May 28, 1903. U. S. S. ADAMS, Chilkat (Pyramid), May 29th, 1883. The bearer, Shartrich, is recognized by me as Head Chief of the Chilkat village. He says that he will aid the whites in stopping mur ders for witchcraft and see that no slavery or liquor stays in his country. He should be treated with respect and consideration and all aid given him, and it would be well for all whites to uphold him in his dignity as a Chief. He is a manly indian. He has promised that all white people may go and come through the Chilkat country safely and without paying royalty to any Indian. E. C. MERRIMAN, Comdr. U. S. N., Comdg. in Alaska. I recommend that whites needing Indians in his Country employ the Chilkats as far as possible. It will lead to good effects. I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the original. [SEAL.] SOL. RIPINSKY, Notary Public in and for the District of Alaska. HAINES, ALASKA, May 28th, 1903. SUBJECT-INDEX TO THE COUNTER CASE. Page. Alaskan boundary question not mentioned in protocols of the Fisheries American Company's desire to lease lisière American occupation Canneries established.. Civil government established in 1884 Control of Indians........ 76-82 78 77 78 Article VII of the treaty of 1825 compared with Article IV of treaty of 1824. 14 8, 14 36 8, 9, 10 Bagot: The only one on the part of Great Britain who discussed Portland Canal not aware that any question of true location of boundary existed 66 proposes an international commission to locate the boundary line.. Blake's opinion as to British right of navigating rivers of Alaska.. Bayard not aware that any question of true location of, existed before Boundary-Continued. Page. British Columbian legislature petitions for delineation of.. 35 55 British minister calls attention to Coast and Geodetic Survey report Chain of mountains at a très petite distance de la côte suggested by Hud- Change in views of Canadian public men and writers regarding Course of, must be read in connection with maps before the negotiators. Course of, from Portland Canal to fifty-sixth parallel .......... First distinct statement of British claim made in 1898.. Four points on which the British contention as to the southern bound- Hudson's Bay Company suggests chain of mountains as a .. Line of 10 leagues from coast suggested by Hudson's Bay Company as . Location of southern, as claimed by Canadian writers..... Marking of, at head of Portland Canal and at other points, believed to be No controversy as to general course of, during period of 1872-1878.... 19 19 56 55, 56 74 No divergence of views as to treaty of 1825 was developed at Reciprocity 69, 70 Only the part north of 56° objected to by Great Britain after March 29, Protest against, should have been made by Great Britain in 1867 or 1883. Southern line of, was intended to be the parallel of 54° 40′. Statement of United States minister shows that 54° 40' was the line Survey of, recommended to Congress by President Grant.. Attitude of United States as to, has been uniform and consistent..... 89 66 Bayard proposes an international commission to locate.... 66 From Lynn Canal colored on Faden's map, by Hudson's Bay Company. Behm Canal cut in two by line claimed by Great Britain... 29 28, 29 Claim of the United States as to 28 Should be drawn along axis of extension of valley of Portland Canal... 31 |