M Pemberton the Colonial Surveyor of
Vancouvers Island, having
applied to me for leave to absent himself from the Colony on urgent
private business, I have the honor to inform your Grace, that I have
granted him leave of absence for 8 months, in
accordanceaccordance with his
request.
3. With reference to any future appointment Her Majestys Government
may contemplate, I have much pleasure in recommending
M Pemberton
for confirmed appointment as Colonial Surveyor, his application to
business,
activity,activity, and assiduity deserve my commendation, and
render him in my opinion a valuable public officer.