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Correspondence (private letter)
Barr, Robert to Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer 26 July 1858, CO 6:27, no. 8056, 86.

Abstract
Correspondence (private letter). Minutes (2), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (1).
Barr enquires as to when appointments to New Caledonia will be made.
The minutes answer that very few apptments [sic] will be made directly but it would be fair to tell Barr that Lytton fears he will be unable to offer him employment.
Enclosed is a printed copy of testimonials from J. S. Helmcken, John Kennedy, James Cooper, Edward Langford, and John Tod; as well as a draft from Carnarvon to Barr informing him that he will not likely be employed.
Barr to Lytton
Leeds, 21 Cheapside,
Briggate,
July 26th 1858.
Sir,
In my communication of Friday last I omitted to ask you to be kind enough to inform me as to when it is expected that the appointments for the New Settlement in North Western America will be made, for which I am a Candidate.
Waiting for Your reply,
I have the Honor to be, Sir,
Your Most obedient Servant,
Robert Barr.
To Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office,
Downing Street.
Minutes by CO staff
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Lord Carnarvon
Ansr that the very few apptments will be made directly; but that it is fair that the applicant should know that Sir E. Lytton fears he will be unable to offer him employment.
ABd. 27 July.
Annex draft.
C. July 28
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
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Printed copy of testimonials from J.S. Helmcken, John Kennedy, James Cooper, Edward E. Langford, and John Tod.
Other documents included in the file
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Draft, Carnarvon to Barr, 2 August 1858, as per minute.