Luke Palacio
11 Oak Street
Dangriga
March 3, 1997
Dear Emory,
At a teachers workshop 1958 at Holy Redeemer Parish Hall you recalled all the first edition of Belize History books to remove the information about the poisoned bread given to Alejo Beni and his group to take in 1821.
Your action has destroyed the truth about the Carib people history in Belize. Many Belizeans will not know that you hide the Carib people plight in seeking for permission with evil white people to settle in British Honduras 1821. There were five (5) Caribs who ate out of that poisoned bread; they died.
You have to correct the problem; tell the truth, Emory.
I read the book with the information about the red uniforms prepared for the Caribs to fight in the Battle of St. George’s Caye 1798. Thank you for the book.
Sincerely,
Luke Palacio
Emory King
Radisson Fort George Hotel
P.O. Box 107
13th March, 1997
Dear Mr. Palacio,
I thank you for your letter of 3rd March and for reading “Belize, 1798 – The Road to Glory.”
My idea was to show that the Battle really did take place. You know that some people say it did not. Further, I wanted to show that people do not change in spite of an increased technology – that people 200 years ago were the same as we are today. Some good, some bad; some brave and some cowards.
I am white and do not hate you and I hope you do not hate me or anyone else. I find what you write very interesting.
If you would be so kind, I would like to hear your views on some of the things I wrote in “I Spent It All in Belize,” a copy of which is enclosed.
Specifically, I would like to know what you think of the Play on pages 32-55. Random thoughts on page 65. The Smith story on page 93. Refugees are coming on page 152. Comments on the Constitution page 168. Adventure, Excitement and Romance page 186. And anything else you wish to comment on.
Regards,
Emory King