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Rev Mr Welch

Mr Joseph J Burk who is spoken of in the within is desirous [[strikethrough]] of desirous [[/strikethrough]] of obtaining employment as teacher of a cold school. He appears to be qualified & writes an elegant hand. I have no acquaintance with him other than this letter & a conversation with him - but will send him to you if you wish it.

E.M. Penn

O.S.E. Texas (L. 1) 1868.
Military Camp June 29th 68
Galveston

Leatherbury James W.
2nd Lieut 17 Infantry
To Gov'r E.M Pease

Introducing Mr. J.J Burk who desires the position of Superintendent of Education