No. 46

I have received your despatch of the
5th February No 94, reporting
that you had called to your assistance Colonel Moody and Judge Begbie to
confer with you as Members of the Executive Council on measures
connected with the future Government of British Columbia.

Regarding these appointments as a mere voluntary Committee of
advice I approve of your proceeding. Whenever you consider that the
time has arrived for the formation of a regular Executive Council, and
that it is expedient to make the necessary appointments, proper steps
shall, on your recommendation, be taken for the purpose.