With reference to your Despatch No. 56 of the 
20th August last,
               reporting the provisional appointment of 
Mr. Henry Rhodes, to be a
               Member of the Legislative Council of the 
Island of Vancouver, I have to
               acquaint you that, having submitted the name of 
Mr. Henry Rhodes to the
               Queen in Council, Her Majesty has been pleased to approve his
               appointment.
               
               I transmit to you herewith a Warrant, under the Royal Sign Manual,
               authorizing you to appoint 
Mr. H. Rhodes to a seat in the Legislative
               Council accordingly.