King to Under-Secretary of State

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Letter of 17th
King, Edward H.
inst and to thank The Right Honbe the Secretary of State for the
Colonies for the documents which accompanied it. Altho' it appears
that he has not at present selected me for any situation in British 
Columbia I trust the fact of my having proceeded to that Colony at my own
expense will not deter me from employment should an opportunity offer.

Having a family and small means it is a matter of serious importance to
me to obtain employment and I should be deeply indebted should I be
honored by being selected for any situation under Government for which my
former services may be considered to qualify me.