Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Correspondence (private letter)
King, Edward Hammond to Lytton, Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer 30 August 1858, CO 305:9, no. 8819, 623.
Abstract
Correspondence (private letter).
Minutes (2).
King, having resolved to travel to Vancouver Island at his own expense, requests an official letter introducing him to the governor.
The minutes annex a draft of the requested letter and suggest that King be further mentioned to Chartres Brew, the Chief Inspector of Police.
King to Secretary of State
5 Norfolk Street Park Lane
30th August 1858
Sir—
Having resolved upon proceeding at my own expense to
"Vancouvers Island" as I am now out of employment, I beg most
respectfully to solicit the honor of an introduction to the
Governor of That Island, or of "British Columbia", in order that
I may have some document of an official character to prove that
I have served Her Majesty in this Country (which the
Testimonials, copies of which I have done myself the honor to
forward to the Colonial office in some measure testify to) so
that in the event of an opportunity for employment presenting
itself, I may submit my qualifications for their consideration.
If my present application is irregular, I humbly solicit pardon,
and plead as my excuse the anxiety which I naturally feel for
some honorable occupation, by which I may support my young
family who accompany me to this distant colony, but to which I
go, feeling confident from my knowledge of its unbounded
resources, that it bids fair to become one of the most prosperous
of the Colonial Gems which adorn the British Crown.
I have the honor to be Sir,
Your most obedient Servant
E. Hammond King
Late Paymaster 59th Regt &
Superintendent
Carmarthenshire
Constabulary
Your most obedient Servant
E. Hammond King
Late Paymaster 59th Regt &
Superintendent
Carmarthenshire
Constabulary
P.S. I purpose embarking in the "Southern Eagle" which
sails for "San Francisco" California on or about 25th proximo.
The Right Honble
Secretary of State for the Colonies
Colonial Office
Downing Street
Downing Street
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Merivale
I think that the writer, who has been an Officer in the Army—has visited Australia China, & can speak French, German, Hindoustanee, & some Chinese, & has lately been in the Constabulary at Carmanthen, might well
receive a Letter of introduction to the
Governor—to whom we shd send copies of the testimonials in our
possession.
I think that the writer, who has been an Officer in the Army—has visited Australia China, & can speak French, German, Hindoustanee, & some Chinese, & has lately been in the Constabulary at Carmanthen, might well
receive a Letter of introduction to the
Governor—to whom we shd send copies of the testimonials in our
possession.
His name might further be mentioned to Mr Brew, the Chief
Inspector of Police, as possibly an eligible Sub Inspector.
Annex draft to him enclosing the letter & take the other steps
indicated.
C
Sep 1