_Hon. Wm. Smithe, Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works, of the Province of British Columbia: Sir: I have the honor to submit herewith my report of the exploration of the Queen Charlotte Islands, made under your direction, for the Government of British Columbia. Very Respectfully, Your Obedient Servant, Newton H. Chittenden. Victoria, B.C., Nov., 1884._ Geographical Position and Extent. The Queen Charlotte Islands, the extreme north-western lands of British Columbia, lie in the Pacific Ocean, be

Hon. Wm. Smithe, Commissioner of Lands and Works of the Province of British Columbia: SIR:—Having completed the examination of the country bordering on Skidegate Inlet and Channel, embracing the southern portion of Graham Island, and the north end of Moresby, I proceeded to explore the west coast of Graham Island, North Island, the north coast of Graham island from Cape Knox eastward to Massett Inlet, also Viago Sound, Naden Harbor and Massett Inlet, penetrating to the heads of all of the inlets