Lugard to Rogers (Permanent Under-Secretary)

I am directed by Secretary Lieut. General Peel to
transmit for the consideration of the Secretary of State
for the Colonies, with a view to such steps being taken as
may appear to be advisable, the accompanying petition
from several men of the Royal Engineers in regard to the
unconditional grant of Land in British Columbia to which
they consider themselves entitled,

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together with a letter from Major General Moody Royal Engineers on the
same subject. I am to add that a communication has been addressed to
the Military Secretary, Horse Guards, relative to the commuted
allowance in lieu of deferred Pension referred to in the first part
of the petition and letter herewith forwarded.