Locke to Lytton

I shall be obliged if you will inform me if H.M. Government would
sanction the formation of a Corps of Emigrants for British 
Columbia, they would form a nucleus for a Police or Militia force;
I could raise one hundred young and able bodied men good Artisans
and workmen to be placed in the first instance under Military
discipline and settled in one shot.

I am perfectly independent a Magistrate and Landowner of this
Country, have served in H.M. 67th Reg and as Major of the 2d Reg
B. [Italian?] Legion. I have also held two temporary Government
appointments in this country and should H.M. Government entertain the
proposal I have made the details can easily be completed and I can
refer to all under whom I have served for testimonials as to my
conduct and capability.