In reply to Earl Greys letter of the 16th July I am commanded by
my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you for his
Lordships information that their Lordships have this day appointed
Richard BlanchardBlanshard Esq Governor and Commander in Chief in and
over the Island of Vancouver and its dependencies, to be Vice Admiral of the same, and in the event of his absence, the Officer administering the
Government of the said Island for the time being.