I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of 
M Merivale's
               letter of yesterdays date, communicating the intention of Her
               Majesty's Government in reference to 
Vancouver's Island Colony;
               and in accordance with your request a Statement of the Sums for
               which the 
Hudson's Bay Company may claim repayment according to
               the terms of the Grant will be prepared and transmitted as soon
               as possible.