Pattenson to Lytton

Hearing that it was the intention of the Government to establish
a Bank in Vancouvers Island I take the liberty of addressing you
being desirous of obtaining an appointment to go out there in the
capacity of clerk. I am perfectly acquainted with Banking having
been in the London & County Bank more than two years.
I am twenty years of age, and can have testimonials from the Manager
of the London & County Bank here. I am aware that it is very
presumptuous in me to thus address you, but I hope you will excuse
the liberty I take & have the kindness to inform me to whom I should
make my application in order to obtain an appointment.