Separate

With reference to your Despatch No. 56 of the 20th August last,
reporting the provisional appointment of Mr. Henry Rhodes, to be a
Member of the Legislative Council of the Island of Vancouver, I have to
acquaint you that, having submitted the name of Mr. Henry Rhodes to the
Queen in Council, Her Majesty has been pleased to approve his
appointment.

I transmit to you herewith a Warrant, under the Royal Sign Manual,
authorizing you to appoint Mr. H. Rhodes to a seat in the Legislative
Council accordingly.