Referring to my Despatch N 99 dated
30 November 1864 reporting
the suspension of
M R. Golledge, I have the honor to inform you
that I have appointed
Colonel Foster, Stipendiary Magistrate at
Sooke, to perform the duties of Gold Commissioner in connection with
those of the office he now holds,
but but without any addition of salary.
The duties of both offices can be readily performed by one officer at
this season of the year when mining operations are partially
suspended.