Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Correspondence (private letter)
Josling, Louisa Ellen to Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer 26 January 1859, CO 305:13, no. 1227, 264.
Abstract
Correspondence (private letter).
Minutes (3), Other documents (1).
Louisa Josling writes on behalf of her father, Edward Langford, to advocate for an appointment for him with the colonial government of Vancouver Island.
Josling to Lytton
Wist House
Ernsworth, Hants
Janry 26th/59
Ernsworth, Hants
Sir
Although I believe my father's name (Edward Edwards Langford) is
down for office in Vancouver, I take the liberty of making
application to you in his behalf and entreating that you will
favorably consider 
his case. He has been struggling
on for seven years in that Island under the old system which I trust
you will kindly consider entitles him to some claim on the new
government. I may say with truth that ours was the first
gentleman's family to settle there, and consisted of my parents,
my sisters, myself and a brother 
born after our arrival. My father
is a son of the Capt G. Langford R.N. and formerly held a commission
in Her Majesty's 3rd Regiment. He has for the Past few years filled
the function of Justice of the Peace in Vancouver. Hoping you will
consider him eligible for some appointment and with many apologies
for intruding on your valuable time, I am Sir
his case. He has been struggling
on for seven years in that Island under the old system which I trust
you will kindly consider entitles him to some claim on the new
government. I may say with truth that ours was the first
gentleman's family to settle there, and consisted of my parents,
my sisters, myself and a brother 
born after our arrival. My father
is a son of the Capt G. Langford R.N. and formerly held a commission
in Her Majesty's 3rd Regiment. He has for the Past few years filled
the function of Justice of the Peace in Vancouver. Hoping you will
consider him eligible for some appointment and with many apologies
for intruding on your valuable time, I am Sir
To the Rt. Hon.
Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton
Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton
Minutes by CO staff
Private Secretary
I only know of Captain L. by name, as a settler in V.C. Island. If he is a good man the Governor should employ him at once as a Stip. Magistrate.
I only know of Captain L. by name, as a settler in V.C. Island. If he is a good man the Governor should employ him at once as a Stip. Magistrate.
ABd
3 Feb
The father of a married daughter can hardly be fit for such an
office.
HM
F 3
Annex dt acknowledging.
C
F 3
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