I have the honour to transmit to you herewith a Commission under
the Great Seal of the United Kingdom, appointing you to be Governor and
Commander in Chief in and over the Island of Vancouver and its dependencies, together with Instructions under the Royal Sign Manual and
Signet for your guidance in the administration of the Government thereof.
I also transmit a Commission under the Seal of the High Court of
Admiralty, appointing you to be Vice Admiral of that Island and of its dependencies.