Aborigines of Van Diemen's Land, 1830-1840 - Page 66
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letters addressed to the Colonial Secretary and other functionaries, since the struggle which existed within his breast, and the anxiety he felt with respect to the outrages of the Blacks. On the one hand he had been appointed Governor of the Colony to govern we well and wisely, and the other afford protection to the Colonists. On the other hand he had to wonder what was due to the British Character for humanity, and what was due to a [indecipherable] race of or fellow creatures. His Excellency was evidently averse to let loose upon the Blacks ignorant and vindictive men. - In Mr Robinson's reports I had been prepared to find ample remarks on the Manners, Customs, Religion etc - of the Aborigines, but I have been disappointed, I can discover nothing of any note. Great praise id due to Mr Robinson for his active and arduous service against in the