Bedford to Lytton

I beg to enclose for your perusal the testimonials, received
from the various officers I have served under, at the time when in
consequence of peace the reduction of the Army was intended, and
I therefore intended to become a candidate for the Chief
Constableship of Warwickshire, as the reduction never took place
I withdrew from the contest. I hope you will consider these
sufficient to induce you to give me a letter of introduction
to the Governor of New Columbia in the hope of getting employment
there in the Constabulary or other service. I would have got
fresh testimonials but my regiment the 92nd Highlanders is
now serving in India.