Trousdale_Letter_001_50537

Law Buildings, 5th Chesnut Sts[?] Philadelphia April 18, 1849

To the Honorable the Governor of the State of Tennessee.

I would respectfully apply to your Excellency for a Commission to take the acknowledgments of deeds, depositions 7c. to be used in your State. I beg leave to refer to the accompanying recommendations. I remain you Excellency's obt St. John Howell Wheeler

We are acquainted with John Howell Wheeler, who is a member of the Philadelphia Bar, and know him to be capable of fulfilling the duties of a Commissioner, and cheerfully recommend his appointment.

David Paul Brown Geomstroud [?] Judge of the District Court