<persName ref="prs:musgrave_a"><surname>Musgrave</surname>, <forename>Anthony</forename></persName> to <persName ref="prs:wodehouse"><surname>Wodehouse</surname>, <forename>John</forename><!--<roleName>Sir</roleName> <forename>Philip</forename> <forename>Edmond</forename>--></persName> 29 April 1871, CO 60:43, no. 5323, 499. Musgrave addressee Kimberley

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Musgrave, Anthony to Wodehouse, John 29 April 1871, CO 60:43, no. 5323, 499.

Despatch to London. Minutes (6), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1).

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No. 53 5323, CO 60/43, p. 499; received 30 May 29th April 1871 My Lord,

At the request of Mr Edward Graham Alston the Registrar General of this Colony I have the honor to forward a Letter from him to Your Lordship requestingyour your favorable consideration for promotion in the Public service.

2. I have already in my Confidential Despatch of 21st January 1870 expressed my opinion in favor of Mr Alston's character, claims and qualifications.

I have the honor to be, My Lord, Your most obedient Humble Servant A. Musgrave
Mr Meade Gov: Musgrave speaks highly of Mr Alston in 2282.

To Mr Wodehouse. He might [make] a good Magistrate in a Crown Colony?

CC 30 May
Mr Wodehouse He is now Acting Attorney General. RM 30/5
This despatch may be put by, as Mr Alston has been offered & has accepted by telegraph the appointment of Queen's Advocate of Sierra Leone. ERW June 22/71
Mr Cox I have sent this day at 2:15 P.M. the following telegram from Lord K. to Governor Musgrave, British Columbia: Offer Alston appointment of Queen's Advocate at Sierra Leone Salary one thousand Fees average Two hundred and private practice allowed Wire reply. ERW June 10/71
Recorded No 11159 10 June 1871, L. A/3. Answdwould GovrGovernor Telgm 5943.71. [EB]
Put by. K June 22/71
Alston to Kimberley, 28 April 1871, applying for promotion in the public service.