No. 12

I have the honor to forward the "Blue Book" of this Colony for
the Year 1868, with a report which was prepared before my
arrival here by Mr Good, the then Acting Colonial Secretary.

2. As my acquaintance with British Columbia is so very recent I
prefer to postpone for future communications any remarks I may
desire to offer for Your Lordship's consideration respecting the
several departments of public affairs; but I think that many of
Mr Good's observations, especially with regard to the financial
position of the Colony, are worthy of notice.