I have the honor to transmit to you, herewith, 
the Queen's
               Commission under the Great Seal, constituting and appointing you to be
               
               
               Governor and Commander in Chief in and over the Colony of 
British 
                  Columbia and its Dependencies, together 
with
with Instructions under the
               Royal Sign Manual and Signet, for your general guidance in the
               administration of the government of the Colony.