King to Under-Secretary of State

Having done myself the honor to address a Letter to His Royal
King, Edward H.seeks land grant in BC
Highness the Comr in Chief soliciting the indulgence of Remission
money in the purchase of Land to which officers upon Retiring from
the Army are sometimes admitted—and having selected British 
Columbia as the Colony to which I purpose Emigrating with my
family, Major General Sir C. Yorke informs me in reply in a Letter
dated 15th inst:, that he cannot satisfactorily answer my question
as it is not known whether the Colony of British Columbia is one of
those in which these advantages will be accorded to officers of the
Army—and recommends me to apply to the Colonial Office. May I
request the honor of being informed if there is any obstacle to the
accomplishment of my wishes, my past Military Service qualifying me
for the indulgence.

I beg to intimate that I embark on 25th inst: for British 
Columbia and should no reply be sent before that period my address
will be care of Capt: Richards R.N. H.M.S. "Plumper" Vancouvers Island.