Referring to my Despatch N 42, of
27 December last, I have
the honor to report that I am about to avail myself of the Leave
of Absence granted to me by Your Lordship, for the purpose of
making a short visit to
San Francisco. I shall
leave leave in Her
Majesty's Ship "
Sparrowhawk" to-day, and shall probably have
returned before Your Lordship receives this Despatch. During my
absence for these few weeks the temporary administration of the
Government will be assumed by
M Hankin the Colonial
Secretary and Senior Member of the Executive Council, in
accordance with the Royal Instructions.