154
1859 to April 1862
He was a very intelligent, attentive, and persevering workman, has a competent knowledge of machine and engine work, generally, and left here to take a situation as Foreman in a private establishment.
(Signed) G. W. Boxer
Lieut. Colonel R. A.
Superintendent Royal Laboratory
Royal Laboratory, Woolwich
18th Feby of 1864.
-employed here as
John Singlis
engineer
April 1862.
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to
about two years & half up
I consider him a first-class workman, and he is well acquainted with mechanical engineering work generally.
and
His intelligence is much above the ordinary amount and he is very sober, honest, attentive and persevering
and
left
this department to take a leading part
in a
private establishment.
Mr Inglis
Signed. J. Davidson
Manager
Royal Laboratory, Woolwich
22nd Feby 1864
I find that in making out your character recently, I made a mistake in your service, you having been entered in 1859 and not in 1850.
As Stated.
You may therefore show this to any person who requires the character
(Signed) S. Davidson
Manager
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