I wish much before Sir Geoe Simpson goes into the Interior from
Canada (where he now is) to give him all the Information I can
respecting the Intentions of Government as to the Territory No of Lat 49
in reply to my Letters of Colonization. I am more anxious on this
subject from an Interview I have had with Mr Fitzgerald & the
Enclosed proposal to Form a Company for Working the Coal and
Establishing a Colony in Vancouvers Island which I rec.received two days ago—
The Letters which I have written and rec.received from your Lordship & Mr
Hawes & to which on reference will bring the whole subject before you
are as before. If your Lordship would wish me to wait on you I shall
have much pleasure at any time & believe me to be My Lord,