Mayne to Newcastle

Since my return from Service in HM Ships Plumper and Hecate,
employed in surveying the coasts of British Columbia and Vancouver Island, I have prepared for publication my journal kept during the
four years I was there.

2. Having been employed, as your Grace has been informed by
the official reports, on several exploring expeditions in the
interior of both British Columbia & Vancouver Island, I am enabled
to give my personal impression of this country, which I trust will
be found useful.

3. I have the honor to submit my request that your Grace
will be pleased to direct that this book may be added to the
library of the Colonial Office.

4. The title of the book will be "Four Years in British Columbia and Vancouver Island" by Commr Mayne RN published by John Turney Albemarle Street.