Pittsburgh July 17^th 1865
His Excellency Governor Bramlette
Dear Sir,

The governors of Ohio, Illinois, Virginia, West Virginia, Missouri and other States have appointed me a commissioner of Deeds, &c for the State of Pennsylvania, resident at Pittsburgh, I respectfully solicit such appointment from you, and will comply with the requirements of said office as soon as advised what is necessary to do to perfect such appointment. I can give satisfactory references as to loyalty and capability, and at present refer to Hon Wm F. Johnston Ex. Gov. of Penna, the Hon Judges of the District Court and Court of Common Pleas and the memebrs of the profession generally, I remain

{WILLIAM F ROBB
COMMISSIONER FOR THE STATE OF [...]}

Your obedient servant
William F. Robb

Comr Deeds
Pennsylvania
W^m F. Robb
Com^d
20 July 1865