Bond to Lytton

I beg most respectfully to ask you to favor me with your
patronage, to procure some appointment in any suitable capacity
to proceed to British Columbia, a Colony for which I believe
I am well adapted, having resided several years in the United
States. I am strong, active and energetic, 35 years of age and
married, and at present employed by an Estate and House agent
in this district—am a pretty good practical Mechanic, well
aquainted with American agriculture, can make Drawings and
Sketches to scale, and can speak some French.

I have testimonials of the highest character of my
antecedents, and can refer to a party (known to you) as to
my present moral and business character.

My utmost ambition would be realized if I could get to
British Columbia, as a permanent resident, but I should also
feel extremely grateful for any other employment, here or
elsewhere that would tend to improve my present position,
from which (for want of capital) I can never hope to rise
above a small weekly Salary, nor does it develope half my capabilities.

With the most respectful apologies for addressing you
without an introduction.