No. 59

I have received your Despatch No 33 of the 25th of October, transmitting the copy of a letter from Mr John
Miles, applying for the grant of a certain gold quartz vein in
British Columbia, together with a copy of the answer which you
have returned to him through the Governor of
Canada.

There can be no objection in my opinion to the validity
of Mr Miles claim, and as soon as he discovers and can
point out its locality we shall not fail in taking instant
measures to secure him in the full possession of it.

Mr Miles arrived lately at this place and I shall
communicate further with him on the subject.