No. 47
Downing Street,
11 April 1859
Sir,
I have received your despatch of the 4th February last, No 91, and I approve of the employment for the present of Mr Brew in the capacity of Chief Gold Commissioner, and of the appointment of Mr CharlesManuscript image J.R. BedfordJ.R. Bedford J.R. Bedford to be Justice of the Peace for the District of Langley.
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your Most obedient
Humble Servant
Carnarvon
in the absence of
Sir E.B. Lytton