Irving to Newcastle

In a communication received from your Grace, dated 20 June 1862 are
these words

No report has yet been received from the Governor respecting the land
you hold in Vancouver Island—but his attention will be re-called to
the subject.

May I request the favor of being informed if any report has been
since received, also whether any arrangement has been made respecting
the claims of those who like myself, having paid a deposit for the
purchase of land at 20/s per acre, have declined completing the
purchase at that price when it can be had in the colony at
4s/2d per acre.