<persName ref="prs:bond_fw"><surname>Bond</surname>, <forename>Frederick</forename> <forename>W.</forename></persName> to <persName ref="prs:lytton_egeb"><surname>Lytton</surname>, <forename>Edward</forename> <forename>George</forename> <forename>Earle</forename> <forename>Bulwer</forename></persName> 29 September 1858, CO 60:2, no. 9974, 473. Bond addressee Lytton

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Bond, Frederick W. to Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer 29 September 1858, CO 60:2, no. 9974, 473.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/B586B12.html. CO 60:02 CO 60 2 9974 473 B.C. 1858 registered 1 October co_60_02_00473r.jpg Transcribed from microfilm archives, marked up in Waterloo Script, then transformed into TEI P5 XML.

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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.

Enclosed is Carnarvon to Bond advising that there are no appointments left for British Columbia.

 Bond, Frederick W.
14 Lowndes Street, Belgrave Square
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Bond to Lytton 9974, CO 60/2, p. 473; registered 1 October
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.

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.

I have the honor to be Your most obedient humble Servant Fredk W. Bond Sir Ed G.E.L. Lytton Bart. &c &c &c
Private Secretary:
Mr Merivale Regret that Sir E. Lytton cannot offer the applicant any Colonial Apptment in British Columbia. ABd 5 Oct
Mr Higgins See 9978. HM O 6
Answer as suggested. Annex dt. HM O 7
Carnarvon to Bond, 15 October 1858, advising that there are no appointments left for British Columbia.