Allen to Lytton

Herewith I beg to enclose you a document in the shape of a memorial
or application on behalf of a Mr William Burlington Smith who is
anxious it seems to get some appointment under Government in
Vancouver's Island. I know nothing of Mr Smith, but I can vouch for
the respectability of all the parties who have signed the document
which is a curious one.
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I have to apologize for thus intruding myself on you, but being an
Honorary Agent for Messrs Miles and Knatchbull in this neighbourhood
I could not refuse inclosing the document to you without giving
offence and to a certain degree injuring my influence with some of
their friends.