Memo, Pemberton to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)

In regard to having the maps of Fort Victoria Town and Victoria
District engraved J.D. Pemberton takes the liberty of mentioning to
Mr Merivale.

That the expense of Surveying, Mapping and keeping the Books in
connexion with them has been considerable, and as this was done by
Colonial means, the writer stated the amount which the Hudson's Bay
Company should pay the Colony on the score, at £1500 which claim is
also in abeyance and compared with which the cost of engraving is but
a small item.

The Governor lays claim on the part of the Colony to some small but
very valuable portions of the Town Reserve, which ought to be clearly
marked on the Maps.

The Writer stated to Mr Merivale the amount received by him, for
Sales of portions of the Town Reserve at £30,000 in round numbers.
Other sales of portions of the same were made by the Company's
Officers, amounting to, in round numbers £6,000.

About one third in area of the Town Reserve is sold.