I am twenty-nine, unmarried, a little over six feet in height, healthy and very strong. I have no physical defects.
I have just quitted the service of the Marquess of Banff. My departure was directly due to my inability to give such satisfaction as one member of his lordship's household required of me, but the Marquess, who is familiar with the facts, was so good as to say that, if and when I needed a "character," he would himself speak for me.
I left the service of my previous employer because that gentleman was going abroad, and so had no further need of a footman. That was my first situation.
I am accustomed to wait at table, answer the door, go out with the car, take care of silver, clean boots and knives, and carry coals: and I am ready to do anything that may be required of a man-servant. I have no objection to wearing powder.
I have been receiving seventy-two pounds per annum, but since, if I come to you, I may bring my dog with me, I shall be content with a much lower wage.
The dog in question—a Sealyham—is now recovering from distemper, and will not be fit to travel for another week, by which time I shall be ready to enter your service.
Should you desire to see me, I will come for an interview at your convenience.
I enclose a stamped addressed envelope, and shall be very grateful if you will inform me without delay if you are already suited.
I am, Sir (or Madam),
Yours obediently,
A. LYVEDEN.
Sunday, July 25th.