[Private]

This letter will be presented to you by Mr Joseph Trutch, a
Trutch, Joseph W.introduction to governor
gentleman who has been for some years engaged in the Survey Department of
the U.S. Government in Oregon and Washington Territories.

I grant this introduction at the request of Mr Trutch's father
Trutch, Williamtestimonials for son Joseph
who has furnished me with testimonials to his son's character and
qualifications of which I annex copies, and who has exhibited to me
a map of the territory adjacent to B. Columbia executed by his Son
in evidence of his professional skill.

I have exlained however to Mr Trutch that this introduction will
confer upon his Son no claim to public employment in B. Columbia, but
is intended solely as a Voucher for his position and character.