Appointment of aboriginal affairs sub-prefects

The appointment of aboriginal affairs sub-prefects marked a structured approach to managing relations between settlers and indigenous populations. Two sub-prefects were designated to oversee aboriginal affairs, with one responsible for the northern regions and the other for the southern regions. This administrative decision was part of a broader policy aimed at regulating interactions between settlers and mountain aborigines. The establishment of boundaries was a critical component of this policy, which sought to prevent the encroachment of settlers into aboriginal territories. The official policy of marking these boundaries had been in place since earlier, with the use of stelae to delineate crucial points along the borders. Despite these measures, settler encroachment into aboriginal lands persisted, highlighting the challenges of enforcing such policies and the ongoing tensions between the two groups. The appointment of sub-prefects was intended to provide a more organized framework for addressing these issues and managing the complexities of aboriginal affairs in the context of expanding settlements.