Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer to Douglas, James 29 October 1858, CO 398:1, 134.
Abstract
Despatch from London.
Lytton provides Douglas with a letter of recommendation for Joseph Trutch and advises that Douglas finds him employment.
Private
Downing Street
29 October 1858
Sir,
By an official letter of this date I have granted an introduction
to you in favor of Mr Joseph Trutch, a gentleman who has been engaged
in surveying in Oregon under the government of the United States.
I have been so impressed with the capabilities and professional
skill of Mr Trutch that I wish to recommend him more particularly to
your notice in the belief that should an opportunity occur of employing
him, I shall render you service in mentioning him as a person who I
think would be likely to afford you useful assistance.