Sir,
Having received my discharge from the army after completing ten years' service, and being desirous of obtaining employment as a porter on a railway, I take the liberty of enclosing a copy of my discharge to you, understanding you have great influence in the appointment of the Company's servants. I have never filled such an appointment before, but I lived as footman for some years with a gentleman whose testimony as to character I also enclose. I trust you will favourably consider my case. Should my application prove successful I will always endeavour, by diligent discharge of my duty, to show my sense of your kindness.
I remain, Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
James Maurice.
Samuel Stevens, Esq.,
Secretary Tavistock Railway.
Reply to a Gentleman requiring a Situation as a Clerk and Foreign Correspondent.
Austin Friars, July 14th, 187—
Dear Sir,