Moody to Under-Secretary of State

I have the honour to enclose for the information of His
Grace the Secretary of State copies of a correspondence between
the Governor of British Columbia and myself on the eve of my
departure from the Colony.

I venture to hope His Grace will approve of the step taken
by me in not acquiescing in the appointment of an officer
possessing many good points yet lacking the qualifications that
are absolutely indispensable for the office named.

Immediately on my arrival in England I shall have the honour
to report myself at the Colonial Office.