Forbes to Newcastle

With feeling of much regret I apply to your Grace again for a
grant of Land for myself and two Sons in VanCouver's Island, the
only reward that I can now hope for my faithful Service to my
Country. The rule when I enterd

the Service as Clerk in the War Office was to have Half pay in
the event of retiring after the expiration of Ten years Service.
My Service was nearly double that and the allowance of Half
Pay has been withheld from me, this unfair treatment which is
contrary to holy Writ, my grateful Country does not warrant, I
am sure to any one who have done their duty like myself as shewn
by the enclosures herewith enclosed.

One of my Son's has got Temporary employment now in Oregon and I
am anxious to scratch my way to him, allow me to beg of your
Grace not to allow myself and Family to turn our backs upon our
Country notwithstanding the cruel treatment given to me, but
give us a free grant of land in VanCouvers Island and in that
case I shall be contented.