Although I believe my father's name (
Edward Edwards Langford) is
down for office in
Vancouver, I take the liberty of making
application to you in his behalf and entreating that you will
favorably consider
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his case. He has been struggling
on for seven years in that Island under the old system which I trust
you will kindly consider entitles him to some claim on the new
government. I may say with truth that ours was the first
gentleman's family to settle there, and consisted of my parents,
my sisters, myself and a brother
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born after our arrival. My father
is a son of the
Cap G. Langford R.N. and formerly held a commission
in Her Majesty's 3 Regiment. He has for the Past few years filled
the function of Justice of the Peace in
Vancouver. Hoping you will
consider him eligible for some appointment and with many apologies
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for intruding on your valuable time, I am Sir