QSA846786 1864 Letter from Frederick Wheeler to Colonial Secretary 22 June, In letter 64_1981, Colonial Secretarys In Letters Part 5 DR62211

[written across top] F Wheeler applying for an appoint in the native Police Force on behalf of his brother

Native Police Camp

Sandgate 22nd June 64

Sir

I beg to trespass on your attention in the regard to an application I made some months since, on behalf of my brother Edward Wheeler, for an appointment to the Native Police.

Should a vacancy occur or an increase by required in the Force, I again earnestly solicit that you would take my application into your consideration.

I can conscienciously recommend him as steady and trustworthy; he is now on the Flinders River on the Valley of Lagoons, and has had practical expeerience both in bush life and the management of Blacks.

[written in left margin] Com'r of Police I should be glad to see this person employed if any suitable opportunity occurs. ***

Should you be pleased to give him an appointment he will not disgrace it, and I shall feel under a deep obligation for your kindness

I beg to remain Sir Your obed. Servant Fred. Wheeler 2d Lieut N. Police

R.G.W. Herbert Esq. Colonial Secretary Brisbane

Acknowledge - and inform Mr. Wheeler that an opportunity has just occurred of giving employement to his brother, who has been appointed to the Native Police as a Sub. Inspector. AWM Lieut F. Wheeler 14 July 64