Williams to Secretary of State

There are several families in this Section of Canada, and I presume
in other Sections also, who are desirous of emigrating but who do not
wish to live under the American flag. Their thoughts have been turned
to Vancouver Island and the adjoining 
British Coast. If upon more
minute enquiry they are Satisfied with the climate and natural
advantages of the island, it is their intention to proceed forthwith
across the American Continent to the Pacific. Before taking a step
attended with so much expense and hardship they are anxious to learn
the intentions of the Home government with 
respect to the granting of
land—whether free grants will be given & what encouragement for the
erection of mills, making of roads and such other necessary and expensive
works, the burthen of which, falls so heavily on the first Settlers of a
new colony. I need not say that the parties who propose going, are of
the right stamp for pioneers. They can also 
master a sufficiency of
Capital; and the different trades and professions will be fully
represented.