Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Lytton, Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer to
Douglas, Sir James 16 September 1858, CO 398:1, 101.
Abstract
Despatch from London.
Lytton introduces Joseph Trutch to Douglas and provides Douglas with testimonials and a map of British Columbia drawn by Trutch as evidence of his character and “professional skill.”
[Private]
Downing Street
16 September 1858
Sir,
This letter will be presented to you by Mr Joseph Trutch, a
gentleman who has been for some years engaged in the Survey Dt of
the U.S. Govt in Oregon and Washington Territories.
I grant this introduction at the request of Mr Trutch's father
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.
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.