I had the honor to receive an official letter dated the 10th October 1861 in reply to a communication of mine of the 23rd Sept in which
your Grace is pleased to state that my letter would be referred to the
Governor of Vancouver's Island and that I should be apprized of the
decision arrived at in the matter.
Trusting to be favored with an early reply.
I have the honour to remain My Lord Duke
Your very obedient Servant
John Irving
Draft reply, Newcastle to Douglas, No. 107, 19 June 1862,
asking for an update.
Fortescue to Irving, 20 June 1862, advising that no report had yet been received from the governor, but that "his attention
would be
recalled to the subject."