<persName ref="prs:king_eh"><surname>King</surname>, <forename>Edward</forename> <forename>Hammond</forename></persName> to <persName ref="prs:lytton_egeb"><surname>Lytton</surname>, <forename>Edward</forename> <forename>George</forename> <forename>Earle</forename> <forename>Bulwer</forename></persName> 13 July 1858, CO 6:28, no. 6814, 162. King addressee Lytton

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King, Edward Hammond to Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer 13 July 1858, CO 6:28, no. 6814, 162.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/B586KI02.html. CO 6:28 CO 6 28 6814 162 B.C. 1858 received 14 July 1858 co_6_28_00170r.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), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Marginalia (1).

King re-submits his request for employment as a police chief on Vancouver Island. He promises that he could procure an efficient and experienced body of trainee police constables and hopes for an early reply.

The minutes add their acknowledgment of this letter to King’s previous employment request.

Enclosed are copies of nine testimonials of King’s previous service.

 King, Edward Hammond
Carmarthen
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King to Lytton 6814, CO 6/28, p. 162; received 14 July 1858
Carmarthen
13th July 1858 Sir,

With reference to former communications which I have done myself the honor to address to you respecting an appointment in one of her Majesty's Colonies I beg to forward Copies of the Original testimonials you have returned to me.

I have already pointed out my experiences as a Traveller having been in India, Australia the Cape of Good Hope & latterly 2 years in China also my qualifications as a linguist speaking French German Hindoostanee fluently & sufficient Chinese to make myself understood.

I was 7 years in the army as an Officer during which time I filled the important post of Paymaster for upwards of 2 years and 2 years as Superintendent of Constabulary in this Country, in all of which situations certificates now forwarded will I trust prove that I have discharged my duties efficiently and zealously.

Therefore under the above circumstances I solicit the honor of your favorable consideration feeling confident that at the present critical state of affairs in the newly discovered gold regions my services might be beneficial to the public service.

Should I be selected for an appointment in a police force & should it be necessary I could procure an efficient and experienced body of trainee police constables willing to enter the public service & accompany me. Being most anxious for employment abroad may I request the honor of as early a reply as your arduous duties will permit you to grant me.

I have the honor to be Sir, Your most obedt Servt E. Hammond King Late Lieutt Fusiliers & Paymaster 59th Regt Supt. Carmarthenshire Constabulary To the Right HonbleHonourable The Secretary of State for the Colonies Colonial Office London
Include in the ackmt to his lr of the 6th. ABd. 14 July.
Copies of nine testimonials of his previous service
6501 Vancouver Id