McGilvary to Secretary of State

Would you hav[e] the goodness to inform me what steps it
requires to be taken regarding my
Son James
[who] at Present (I am told) is confined in a Lunatic asylum at
Vancouvers Island and i hav[e] not the means at my disposal

to bring him home to this Place by doing so you will confer
a very great Favour on your Humble Servent.