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Correspondence (private letter)
Josling, Louisa Ellen to Lytton, Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer 26 January 1859, CO 305:13, no. 1227, 264.

Abstract
Correspondence (private letter). Minutes (3), Other documents (1).
Louisa Josling writes on behalf of her father, Edward Langford, to advocate for an appointment for him with the colonial government of Vancouver Island.
The minutes admit not knowing Langford but observe that if he is “a good man”, Douglas should employ him. The CO also wonders if a man with a married daughter in England should hold office in such a distant colony.
Enclosed is a draft from Carnarvon to Josling acknowledging receipt of her letter.
Josling to Lytton
Wist House
Ernsworth, Hants
Janry 26th/59
Sir
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 Manuscript imagehis 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 Manuscript imageborn after our arrival. My father is a son of the Capt G. Langford R.N. and formerly held a commission in Her Majesty's 3rd 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 Manuscript imagefor intruding on your valuable time, I am Sir
Yours obly
Louisa Ellen Josling

To the Rt. Hon.
Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton
Minutes by CO staff
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Private Secretary
I only know of Captain L. by name, as a settler in V.C. Island. If he is a good man the Governor should employ him at once as a Stip. Magistrate.
ABd 3 Feb
The father of a married daughter can hardly be fit for such an office.
HM F 3
Annex dt acknowledging.
C F 3
Other documents included in the file
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Draft, Carnarvon to Mrs. Josling, 7 February 1859, acknowledging receipt of her letter.
Josling, Louisa Ellen to Lytton, Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer 26 January 1859, CO 305:13, no. 1227, 264. The Colonial Despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871, Edition 2.0, ed. James Hendrickson and the Colonial Despatches project. Victoria, B.C.: University of Victoria. https://bcgenesis.uvic.ca/V596J01.html.

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