Holmes to Newcastle

I beg most respectfully to offer myself as a Candidate for the
Vacant office of Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works in British
Columbia.

I have received my education at the Royal Military Academy at
Woolwich, where it is necessary to pass an examination in all the
most essential points appertaining to the office I have the honor to
Solicit.

I have been for many years Private Secretary to Mr Seymour
and have at different times held the appointment of Police
Magistrate, Colonial Secretary during a most difficult Session and
the Dormant Commission of Lt Governor of British Honduras.

For my conduct and capabilities I beg to refer your Grace to
Mr Seymour's despatch mentioned in the margin.

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I may venture to add that the appointment for which I am now an
applicant is one which I feel I can carry out to your Grace's
satisfaction and the benefit of the Colony.