Burke to Lytton

Mr. P. Cadell addressed a note to me, dated London Oct. 1858,
in which he intimated a wish, that I would write You a brief note
concerning his pursuits and standing, while in California.

Without being able to perceive very distinctly, that a letter
from me, upon this subject, will be entitled to much consideration
from You—Yet I have not stopped to ask myself "what will he do
with it," but have proceeded to comply with Mr C's request.

With sufficient regard to brevity, I can only say; that I
have been well acquainted with Mr C. since 1850. He was engaged,
the whole time of his residence in California, in active mining
operations, or in the investigation and developement of plans for
the more successful working of Gold Mining.

With a character for morality unimpeachable—Mr. Cadell
was well versed in the philosophy of Gold Mining.