Mr Pemberton ought to have taken his departure the end of
Decr and
having, as he admitted to me, not attended as he should have done to
the publication of his maps, they have been neglected, & are in
arrear. It is, however, of importance, considering the discussion
which is going on with the Hudson's Bay C
o in respect to their
claims to the fur reserves in
V.C. Island, to have as accurate maps &
intelligence bearing upon that point as possible; & therefore, I
imagine, we have no alternative except to
grant
Mr Pemberton the
extension he solicits.