No. 23

I have the honor to transmit to you a copy of a letter from Mr.
Young, the Colonial Secretary of Vancouver Island, requesting that in
issuing his 1/2 salary during the period of his leave of absence, his
full pay may be calculated at the rate of £600 instead of £500 per
annum. I also enclose a copy of the reply which I have directed to be
returned to Mr. Young, and I have instructed the Crown Agents to furnish
you with a statement of the whole amount paid to the Colonial Secy
during his stay in this country.