Berens to Lytton

I have the honor to transmit to you herewith, a copy of a letter
addressed by the Revd Edward Cridge, Colonial Chaplain of
Vancouver's Island to Governor Douglas and transmitted by the latter
to us in the event of our having any instructions to give on the
subject.

As the grant of Vancouver's Island has been withdrawn from the
Hudson's Bay Company, the question of the renewal of Mr Cridge's
engagement which is about to expire is one which rests, not with the
Company, but with Her Majesty's Government. I however consider it
right, in justice to Mr Cridge who has always given satisfaction to
the Company in his Ministerial capacity to forward a Copy of his
Memorial for your consideration.