Archbishop of Canterbury to Cardwell

I herewith forward to you an application from the Bishop of
Columbia, for a division of his vast Diocese. He has explained to me
all the circumstances of his case; and I have come to the conclusion
that it is very desirable such a measure should be carried out. I
trust that you may be able to take the same view with myself; and
that you will feel yourself justified in accomplishing this object.

I am told that this is a case in which the Colonial Secretary
accepts (unless good case be shewn to the contrary) the recommendation
of Canterbury. Should it be so, there is a Clergyman whom I have
known for many years as a very devoted man, eminently qualified for
the Post, and whom I would strongly recommend to your notice for the
Appointment to the new See. I speak of the Revd John Postlethwaite
of Trinity College, Cambridge, and at present Incumbent of Coatham in
the North Riding of Yorkshire.