"Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers,
Pittsburgh Division, No. 50,
Pittsburgh, Pa., July 20, 1877.
To the Superintendent Western Division, Pennsylvania Railroad:
First. We, the undersigned committee appointed by the employés of the western division of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, do hereby demand from the said company, through the proper officers of said company, the wages as per department of engineers, firemen, conductors, brakemen, and flagmen as received prior to June 1, 1877.
Second. That each and every employé that has been dismissed for taking part or parts in said strikes to be restored to their respective positions.
Third. That the classification of each of said department be abolished now and forever hereafter.
Fourth. That engineers and conductors receive the wages as received by said engineers and conductors of the highest class prior to June 1, 1877.
Fifth. That the running of double trains be abolished, excepting coal trains.
Sixth. That each and every engine, whether road or shifting, shall have its own fireman.
Respectfully submitted to you for immediate consideration.
J. S. McCauley,
D. H. Newhard,
John Shana,
G. Harris,
J. P. Kessler,
Committee."