No. 1

I have the honor to report that I landed in Victoria on the
7th Instant. Governor Kennedy had left the Colony and the
Administration of the Government was in the hands of Mr Young
 the Colonial Secretary. I was received with great coldness but
no disrespect by a large concourse of people. I regretted to
observe a look of extreme depression upon the Town and its inhabitants.

2. On the following day I received the Addresses from the
Mayor and Corporation and from the Fire Brigade Copies of which
I have the honor to enclose together with Copies of my replies.

3. As I could take no share in the Administration of the
Affairs of the Island until the Union of the Colonies had been
effected, I proceeded to New Westminster on the 10th Instant
to resume the duties of my Office. I met with a most loyal and
gratifying reception.

4. I enclose copies of Addresses interchanged with the City
Council and Hyack Fire Brigade.