Seymour to Rogers (Permanent Under-Secretary)

I am informed that it is the intention of Her Majesty's
Government that the Governor of British Columbia should be
provided with a House at New Westminster suitably furnished.
I am further informed that a cottage built by Colonel Moodie [Moody]
has been secured as a temporary residence for the Governor but
that it is entirely unfurnished.

Under these circumstances I would beg leave to suggest that
authority be given to the Agents of the Colony in England to
supply a moderate quantity of furniture.

The "Chryswhite," a fast ship, will receive cargo for
British Columbia until the 25th of this month.