<persName ref="prs:falk_r"><surname>Falk</surname>, <forename>Robert</forename></persName> to <persName ref="prs:merivale_h"><surname>Merivale</surname>, <forename>Herman</forename></persName> 2 February 1859, CO 60:6, no. 1264, 498. Falk addressee Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)

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Falk, Robert to Merivale, Herman 2 February 1859, CO 60:6, no. 1264, 498.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/B596F02.html. CO 60:06 CO 60 6 1264 498 B.C. 1859 registered 4 February co_60_06_00499r.jpg Transcribed from microfilm archives, marked up in Waterloo Script, then transformed into TEI P5 XML.

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Correspondence (private letter). Minutes (2), Other documents (2).

Falk thanks Lytton for the letter of introduction he agreed to provide Douglas with on Falk’s behalf and acknowledges that the letter will be no guarantee of support for his commercial enterprises.

The minutes note that Lytton’s letter does not promise any more recommendations beyond what Falk had already secured.

Enclosed is a draft from Merivale to Falk, 14 February 1859, forwarding letter of introduction to Douglas, and returning his enclosure; and, Newcastle to Douglas, 14 February 1859, letter of introduction as noted above.

 Falk, Robert
London 32 Leadenhall Street E.C.
Merivale, Herman Inserted revisionDesc with @status="unproofed". Changed idno @type="received" into a date element. Gave existing date an @type="sent" and reordered bibl contents.
Falk to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary) 1264, CO 60/6, p. 498; registered 4 February
London 32 Leadenhall Street E.C.
2 February 1859 Herman Merivale Esq Under Secretary of State Colonial Office Downing Street Sir

A short absence from home has prevented my acknowledging sooner receipt of your esteemed favor of the 21st January. My letter of introduction which Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton may be good enough to give me to Governor Douglas of British Columbia as solicited in my former letter of 10 January will of course be received by me upon the terms mentioned by you, that such does not to any extent guarantee the concerns in which I am interested.

I am personally acquainted with a good many Members of either house of Parliament and by making a couple of calls could I dare say get a personal introduction to Sir Edward, but I dare say the inclosed Note from Sir Edwards Colleague the former Colonial Minister to me (which kindly return) will be a sufficient Voucher for my respectability and standing.

I have the honor to Remain Sir Your obedient humble Servant Robert Falk
Wait for the recommendations or introduction to Sir Edward. ABd 4 Feb
Mr Blackwood I do not read his letter as promising any more recommendations? He seems to rely on Sir J. Pakington's note? HM F 4
Draft, Merivale to Falk, 14 February 1859, forwarding letter of introduction to Douglas, and returning his enclosure.
Draft, Newcastle to Douglas, 14 February 1859, letter of introduction as noted above.