Barr to Lytton

A measure having been introduced to establish a Government for New Caledonia, which if adopted must necessarily involve the appointment of efficient officers, and having recently returned from Vancouver's Island, after a residence of nearly Five Years, during which time I held several responsible public offices (as you will perceive by the accompanying copy of my Testimonials.) I beg most humbly to solicit an appointment in the said Colony in any capacity you may consider me qualified to fulfil.
Having resided there for the above named period, I have consequently become acquainted with the manners and customs of the Natives, which I trust will be considered a necessary qualification for such appointment.
Allow me to remark that my Family are all well known to the Hon. Members for Leeds, my uncle having for upwards of Twenty years held the office of "Clerk to the Leeds Justices."
Permit me to add that should this application be honored with your kind approval nothing shall be wanting on my part faithfully to carry out the wishes and intentions of Her Majesty's Government requisite to the formation and extension of such an important Colony.
I am at your service, and shall be happy to furnish any information respecting the Colony, and waiting your reply,