On a careful consideration of all the circumstances attending my
relinquishing this Government, and
Mr Seymours assumption of that of
both Colonies, I have come to the decision that public interests and
Mr Seymour's private convenience will be
best best consulted by my taking
my departure before he arrives. In consequence of the infrequent
communication between
San Francisco and this Colony there will be an
interval of 10 or 15 days during which
Mr Young the Colonial
Secretary will administer this Government.
Trusting that Your Lordship will approve of the course I have
thought it best to adopt.