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Despatch to London
Seymour, Frederick to Grenville, Richard 28 July 1868, CO 60:33, no. 9912, 28.

Abstract
Despatch to London. Minutes (3), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (1).
Seymour encloses a letter from Mr Franklyn, late Magistrate of Nanaimo, who lost his position due to British Columbia’s financial situation. Seymour describes Franklyn as honest, straightforward, zealous and courageous and recommends Buckingham entertain Mr Franklyn's application favourably. Minutes by Cox and Elliot discuss Franklyn’s character and Seymour’s view of Franklyn. Bryant’s minute suggests how to respond to Seymour’s despatch and Franklyn’s letter. The included document describes Franklyn’s application for another position in another colony.
No. 71
Victoria
28th July 1868
My Lord Duke,
I have the honor to enclose a letter addressed to Your Grace by Mr Franklyn, late Magistrate of Nanaimo, one of the many sufferers by the reductions in theCivilManuscript image Civil Establishment I have been compelled to make.
2. Mr Franklyn in no way exaggerates my personal liking towards him. I believe him to be honest, straightforward, zealous and courageous. I have never had reason to find fault with him as a Magistrate and I should be very glad to reappoint him to office had I an opportunity; of which however IseeManuscript image see no prospect. I trust that Your Grace will be able to entertain Mr Franklyn's application favourably.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord Duke,
Your Grace's most obedient
humble Servant.
Frederick Seymour
Minutes by CO staff
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Mr Elliot
 You may know something of Mr Franklyn which I do not—but see what Governor Seymour says of him in his despatch of 11 Jany 1868—2632.
CC 11 Sept
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I have no knowledge of him that I remember, but Mr Seymour's favourable testimony is decided and explicit. Mr Franklyn wants employment and appears an eligible Candidate, but I presume that there are few or no vacancies available. It is a question of patronage.
TFE 11 Septr
CBA 12/9
B&C 14/9
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Say that appln has been recorded, but no vacancy suitable.
HSB 5/10
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
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W.H. Franklyn to Buckingham, 24 July 1868, seeking appointment in another colony and enclosing ten extracts and testimonials relating to his past service.
Other documents included in the file
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Draft reply, Buckingham to Seymour, No. 74, 19 September 1868 noting Franklyn’s application for employment outside of British Columbia.