No. 180.
Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. West.
Washington, September 6, 1884.
Sir: With reference to previous correspondence respecting an alleged lynching of an Indian in British Columbia by American citizens from Washington Territory, I have the honor to inform you that the United States attorney for Washington Territory has given the matter the full attention demanded by its delicacy and importance, but, owing to the fact that the region of the alleged offense is exceedingly remote, difficult of access, and sparsely settled, witnesses to prove the act charged, and the guilty parties, have not yet been found.
[Page 255]Although all the efforts of the authorities to obtain evidence to justify the institution of legal proceedings have thus far proven fruitless, the matter will continue to receive the attention of this Government.
I have, &c.,