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spur, bevel and helical.
lay-out and lathe work.
Was also engaged for some time in
While working in the Rubislaw quarries I have driven
Henderson built cableways varying from 5 to 20 tons capacity
and the Manager, Mr. George Ross, can vouch for my
capabilities as a cableway driver.
If any further reference
is required Mr. R. T. Medd, of John M. Henderson & Co. Ltd.,
Engineers, Aberdeen, will be glad to give it.
I am British by birth and my parents and
predecessors have been British for many generations.
I was
a British subject until 1931, when, in order to retain my
position with the Ford Motor Company, Detroit, I took out
American papers. I have been residing in Aberdeen, Scotland
since April, 1933, and by next March, i.e. March 1935, I
will have lost my American citizenship and from that time
onwards will automatically be regaining my British Status
which I am most anxious to do. In this connection I enclose
herewith copy of a section of the British Nationality and
Status of Aliens Act which was sent me by Sir Frederick
Thompson, M. P. for South Aberdeen.
From this you will see
that I am at liberty to work in any British Colony or
Dominion and if in the service of the Crown I immediately
begin to regain my British Status.
With regard to my character, this can be vouched
for by several prominent men in the City of Aberdeen.
I trust these particulars will give you the
information you require and I sincerely trust that they will
meet with your approval.
I am, Sirs,
Yours respectfully,
(Sgd) Wm. F. Coutts.