Having received a letter from a relative in 
Vancouvers Island
               (
M Monat of the 
Hudsons Bay Companys service) informing me that
               there are Vacancies to be filled up, in 
the Treasury, at that place;
               I beg to offer myself as a Candidate, for a Clerkship in the same; I
               am married, and my age is 29 and having a great desire to settle in
               that Colony, should deem myself extremely fortunate if I were
               successful in obtaining that, or a similar situation. The Security
               that might be required, would be furnished by 
M Monat who is one of
               the oldest residents in 
the Island. I am well acquainted with all
               business and Commercial matters and can produce most unexceptional
               References, and Testimonials as to Respectability, and Integrity &c.
               Should my application meet with your kind attention, my very best
               endeavours should be given to the duties of my position.