I have known and had business transactions with you for twenty years or thereabout, you have attended to pay off my crews for the last thirteen years, and I can honestly testify to the very able and conscientious manner you always have done the work. I sincerely hope that this letter will be of some assistance to you in proving that the charges against you are entirely unfounded and that I shall soon see you reinstated in your position as Deputy Shipping Master.
I remain
Yours faithfully
(Signed) J. P. Pulfar
Moster