No. 2

The Queen having been pleased to institute a Court of Vice
Admiralty for the Colony of British Columbia, I transmit to you
herewith
Her Majesty's Commission as Vice Admiral of the Colony.

I also transmit to you Her Majesty's Commission to Mr Matthew
Baillie Begbie as Judge of that Court.

The fees demanded by the High Court of Admiralty upon this last
Commission amount to Seven pounds eight shillings and four pence: and
you will require payment thereof from Mr Begbie and remit the
amount to this office.