Howe to Stanley

It has been stated in the Papers that the Government intend
to colonize Vancouvers Island and to establish a Naval Depôt
there. May I be permitted to ask if that be intended? as my
Son, who is Chaplain of the Dockyard at Malta has requested
me to ask, intending 
to apply either to the Dockyard should one
be established or to be appointed as Colonial Chaplain, for
either of which he is well fitted.

Your Lordship will pardon the anxiety of a Parent. I enclose my
Card, and have the Honour to be