No. 4

I transmit to you herewith the copy of a letter which I have
received from the Board of Trade submitting for my opinion a
representation made by the English Merchants in the Sandwich Islands of
the importance to the interests of British Commerce of declaring
Victoria in Vancouvers Island a free port.

I shall be glad if you will give the subject your consideration and
favor me with your opinion as to the feasibility and expediency of
carrying out this suggestion.