Columbia to Newcastle

The Conveyance of land surrounding Christ Church Victoria, Vancouver,
from the Hudsons Bay Company to the Church of England, in accordance
with an understanding between that body & the Imperial Government has not
yet been effected.

I was assured by the Attorney General of Vancouver the day before I
left Victoria (May 8) that no further delay should take place; but as
I have not seen the draft, and as there are interests & phraseology
on the part of the Church needing my attention I have the honor to
request your Grace to allow me to examine the Deed before it is
finally submitted for execution.