No. 5

I have had the honor to receive your Despatch No. 115 of the 11th
of October on the subject of Mr. Waddington's Petition relative to the
Bute Inlet Road. I have also consulted Mr. Seymour in this Country, and
I enclose, for your information, a copy of his communication.

I cannot assent to making to Mr. Waddington the grants of land for
which he has applied.

It is very desirable however to afford all reasonable encouragement
to the formation of useful roads, and I shall be very willing to
sanction a moderate extension of the duration of Mr. Waddington's
Charter, if, in consultation with your Executive Council you are
prepared to adopt that measure.

I enclose a copy of a letter to Mr. Waddington's Attorney in this
Country, appraising him of these views.