<persName ref="prs:aldrich_sj"><surname>Aldrich</surname>, <forename>Stephan</forename> <forename>J.</forename></persName> to <persName ref="prs:lytton_egeb"><surname>Lytton</surname>, <forename>Edward</forename> <forename>George</forename> <forename>Earle</forename> <forename>Bulwer</forename></persName> 18 August 1858, CO 60:2, no. 9923, 432. Aldrich addressee Lytton

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Aldrich, Stephan J. to Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer 18 August 1858, CO 60:2, no. 9923, 432.The Colonial Despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871, Edition 2.6, ed. James Hendrickson and the Colonial Despatches project. Victoria, B.C.: University of Victoria. https://bcgenesis.uvic.ca/B586A01.html. CO 60:02 CO 60 2 9923 432 B.C. 1858 registered 29 September co_60_02_00432r.jpg Transcribed from microfilm archives, marked up in Waterloo Script, then transformed into TEI P5 XML.

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Correspondence (private letter). Minutes (1).

Aldrich requests an appointment in the new colony of British Columbia.

The minutes note Aldrich’s request for an appointment to the new colony.

Aldrich, Stephan J.
Mr Aldwich Care of John Ireland Masters Office Court of Bankruptcy Basinghall St E.C.
Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer Inserted revisionDesc with @status="unproofed". Changed idno @type="received" into a date element. Gave existing date an @type="sent" and reordered bibl contents.
Aldrich to Lytton 9923, CO 60/2, p. 432; registered 29 September Augt 18th 1858

The Act of Parliament constituting the New Colony of British Columbia will doubtless place many appointments in your gift & as I am anxious to proceed thither I beg to offer myself as a Candidate for one of them & humbly to solicit your generous consideration.

I have been 13 years in the Master's Office, Court of Bankruptcy & beg to refer you to the following Gentlemen Officers of that Court Richard Clarke Esq Accountant in Bankruptcy John Lucas Esq Master of the Courts of Bankruptcy John Ireland Esq Chief Clerk in the Masters Office I also beg to refer you to the Rev. Wm Gale formerly of Beaufrie Hall near Wisbeach, brother to the late Mr Greaves Townley who represented the County of Cambridge in several Parliaments.

I beg to state that I am & have always been a staunch supporter of the party which acknowledges that distinquished Nobleman the Earl of Derby as its leader & as a [Liveryman?] of London have always voted for the Conservative Candidate or Candidates.

Doubtless an Insolvent Court will be established in the New Colony—if so I should prefer an appointment in it but should not object to any other feeling convinced that with the energy & perseverence it has pleased Providence to endow me with I might not only be able to obtain a living but at the same reflect credit on those who appointed me.

Should you wish to address any questions to me a letter addressed as per the other side will meet my immediate attention.

Soliciting your kind consideration & with the greatest respect

I have the honor to be Sir Your very faithful Servt Stephen J. Aldrich
Mr Aldwich Care of John Ireland Masters Office Court of Bankruptcy Basinghall St E.C.
The Right HonbleHonourable Sir E.B. Lytton Bart M.P. &c &c &c Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies
Appt in New Colony.