I have had the honor to receive Your Lordship's Despatch No. 16,
of the
23rd Febr. last acquainting me that
the Queen had been
pleased upon recommendation to give directions for my
appointment as a member of the third class, or Companion of the
Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George.
2. I beg that Your Lordship will lay before Her Majesty my
grateful thanks for this precious mark of Her Favor which I
regard with pride and gratification as a token of approbation
for what I have desired should be faithful discharge of my
duties in Her Majesty's service.