Bishop of Columbia to Sandford (Assistant Under-Secretary)

The Legislative Council of British Columbia, towards the end of
their last Session, voted 700£ for bringing to the Colony Female
Servants. The late Governor at their request appointed an
Immigration Board wishing me to act as Chairman & to further the
objects in England. The Board met & drew up regular terms, and
the Colonial Government remitted 400£ to the Crown Agents. I
enclose a Copy of a Report of a Select Committee of the
Legislative Council which was placed in my hands by Governor
Seymour & by which the Board has been guided.

I have to ask Her M. Government to authorize the Crown Agents to pay
over the 400£ when required, as a ship is likely to sail in
October, and it is important to secure the best season for
passing Cape Horn. We are at present unable to do anything, and
delay will cause disappointment in the Colony where the subject
was taken up with great unanimity.