Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Correspondence (private letter)
Bond, Frederick W. to Lytton, Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer 29 September 1858, CO 60:2, no. 9974, 473.
Abstract
Correspondence (private letter).
Minutes (4), Other documents (1).
Bond requests an appointment in British Columbia.
The minutes regret that they cannot offer any colonial appointment.
Bond to Lytton
14 Lowndes Street, Belgrave Square
September 29th 1858
I beg most respectfully to ask you to favor me with your
patronage, to procure some appointment in any suitable capacity
to proceed to British Columbia, a Colony for which I believe
I am well adapted, having resided several years in the United
States. I am strong, active and energetic, 35 years of age and
married, and at present employed by an Estate and House agent
in this district—am a pretty good practical Mechanic, well
aquainted with American agriculture, can make Drawings and
Sketches to scale, and can speak some French.
I have testimonials of the
highest character of my
antecedents, and can refer to a party (known to you) as to
my present moral and business character.
highest character of my
antecedents, and can refer to a party (known to you) as to
my present moral and business character.
My utmost ambition would be realized if I could get to
British Columbia, as a permanent resident, but I should also
feel extremely grateful for any other employment, here or
elsewhere that would tend to improve my present position,
from which (for want of capital) I can never hope to rise
above a small weekly Salary, nor does it develope half my capabilities.
With the most respectful apologies for addressing you
without an introduction.
Sir Ed G.E.L. Lytton Bart.
&c &c &c
&c &c &c
Minutes by CO staff
Private Secretary:
Mr Merivale
Regret that Sir E. Lytton cannot offer the applicant any Colonial Apptment in British Columbia.
Regret that Sir E. Lytton cannot offer the applicant any Colonial Apptment in British Columbia.
ABd
5 Oct
Mr Higgins
See 9978.
See 9978.
HM
O 6
Answer as suggested. Annex dt.
HM
O 7
Other documents included in the file
Carnarvon to Bond, 15 October 1858, advising that
there are no appointments left for British Columbia.