Colborne was advanced to Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath on 29 January 1838 and, following Lord Gosford's resignation in February 1838, he received additional powers as acting Governor General of British North America.
Colborne was advanced to Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath on 29 January 1838. He received additional powers as. This was following Lord Gosford's resignation in February 1838. He was acting Governor General of British North America. This was following Lord Gosford's resignation in February 1838.