No. 15
2 September 1870
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No. 91 of the 27th July reporting the death of Mr. C.J. Pritchard late Warden of the Gaol at New Westminster.
I approve of the appointment of Mr. Arthur McBride, in his place, and the arrangementsyouManuscript image you have made as to Salary, Quarters and allowance for light and fuel.
I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble Servant
R.G.W. Herbert
for the Earl of Kimberley