The attention of the Secretary of State has been called by
M
Pemberton to the circumstance that although since the termination of
his agreement with the
Hudsons Bay Company he has continued to act
under the Colonial Government as Surveyor
General![Manuscript image Manuscript image](https://hcmc.uvic.ca/~coldesp/jpg_scans/jpg_thumbnail/rg7_g8c_02/rg7_g8c_02_00179v.jpg)
General of
Vancouver Island
he has as yet received no commission confirming him in that position.
The Secretary of State being satisfied with the assurances you
have given of
M Pembertons zeal and ability is pleased to sanction
his appointment as Surveyor General, and desires me to transmit to you
the Royal
Warrant![Manuscript image Manuscript image](https://hcmc.uvic.ca/~coldesp/jpg_scans/jpg_thumbnail/rg7_g8c_02/rg7_g8c_02_00180r.jpg)
Warrant giving you the requisite authority for this purpose.