I am very reluctant to add another to the applications
w no
doubt [hit?] you on all sides, but I cannot refuse the request of
my friend
Capt Allen that I will lay the enclosed papers
before

you, especially as the parties concerned appear to deserve
your consideration on account of public [service?] & possibly
an appointment in
Vancouver's Island [would] not be a very common
object of ambition.
Anyhow, you will, I feel sure, kindly pardon my troubling you
so far [as] to transmit the papers

for your perusal.
P.S.
Captain Allen was formerly Commander of the Niger
exploring expedition.