Torrens to Granville

The Imperial Act of Union of the Colonies of British Columbia
and Vancouver Island having led to a reduction involving the
loss of my Appointment as Clerk of the Legislative Assembly of
the latter Colony, I have for the last two years been an
applicant for, but have not I regret to say been successful in
obtaining, employment under the Colonial Office.

Under these circumstances it has been necessary for me to seek
for occupation elsewhere.

Within the last few days I have been elected Chief Constable of
the Borough of Salford, subject to confirmation of the election
by the General Council of the Corporation at a meeting to be
holden on Wednesday next.

My hands will be strengthened by obtaining from the Colonial
Department permission to refer to them as to the manner in which
my Colonial duties were performed.

This reference the Testimonials I have had the honor of
forwarding to the Colonial Office, Your Lordship will I trust be
of opinion, justify my asking.

His Excellency Governor Seymour in a Despatch stating to His
Grace the late Secretary of State for the Colonies the
circumstances under which I and others lost our Appointments was
pleased to make very favorable mention of my name.