With reference to my Despatch No. 25 of the 
23rd of May last, I
               transmit to you herewith the Queen's Warrant for the appointment of 
Mr.
                  Robert Ker to be Auditor General for the Colony of 
British Columbia in
               the room of ___________.
               
               The Crown Agents for the Colonies have been instructed to pay to
               
Mr. Gordon Gairdner the Chief Clerk of my Office, the sum of thirty
               Shillings being the price of the Stamp on the enclosed Warrant; and you
               will call on 
Mr. Robert Ker to repay this amount into the Colonial
               Treasury.