113 Camden Sr
Camden Town A. M.
Oct.
9.
1866.
Putty
T050S. Jrong tong
RECEIVED
OCT 31 1866
Royal Mint
30th October 1866.
Gentlemen,
I have much pleasure
in bearing testimony to the high respectability of Mr. John Buray of Sebben S. Islington.
I have known him for
upwards of 15 years and during that
period ever found him to be
possessing integrity and honor, uprightness of principle, and honesty of worth -
Combining habits of sobriety, order
and perseverance. I respectfully solicit
your favorable consideration on his behalf.
The Master & Depy Master
Royal Mint
I have the honor to be
Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant
(46) Sam Spong
With reference
to my letter of the 16 Instant, recommending John Curry for the Appointment of Foreman Melter in the Mint at Hong Kong, I have now to inform you
that Curry has been induced to withdraw from the competition in consequence of circumstances mentioned in his note, of which a copy is enclosed.
7. F. Elliot Esqr