No. 155

I have duly received your Despatch of the 24th February
No 24, referring to a Report made direct to the Secretary of
State for the Colonies by Mr Begbie the Judge of British
Columbia upon his arrival at Vancouver's Island.

2. In compliance with your instructions I have informed Mr
Begbie of the irregularity of this proceeding and have communicated
to him the other matters touched upon in your Despatch.