No.15

I have received your despatch No. 25 of the
15th of July last with
an enclosure from Mr Pemberton reporting the proposed sale of certain
inferior land in the neighbourhood of Victoria at a reduced price, and
the intention to keep open the Cowitchin and Nanaimo Valleys for
settlement.

I have to acquaint you that I see no reason to dissent from the
views you entertain on this subject.