New York May 27, 1861.

To the Hon Gideon Welles

Sect^y of the U.S. Navy

 

Sir,

            I have known Geo P Hunt of this city for nearly 2 years past, part of the time as a pupil in Mechanical Drawing. I certify that he is an intelligent pupil, a good Mechanic, and a skillful Draughtsman and every way a worthy & reliable young man

                                                                                   

Very Respectfully Yours

Thos D Stetson

Consulting Engr & Patent Agent, 5 Tryon Row         

 

New York, 27 May 1861.

Mr Geo P Hunt of this city has served his time as a pupil for Mechanical Eng^g in my office for the past year, I take great pleasure in saying that he was a very faithful & skillful young man.                                                

G Weissenborn. Mech^l Eng^r

 

Office of the Cooper Union for

the advancement of science & art.

This is to certify that Geo P Hunt of a Machinist of by trade, has passed regularly his examinations in the classes in Mathematics & Mech^l Drawing in this institution & has rec^d certificates of proficiency & good conduct in both departments. He produced satisfactory evidences of good moral character in order to secure admission to the classes, and as the course of instruction is thorough & rigid, I feel authorized to recommend him as a suitable candidate for the position of third assistant eng^r in the US Service.

Abram Hewitt

Sect^y of the Trustees. /

 

 

New York, May 27/61.                                               

 

Copy of testimonials, &c

May 30^th 1861.

To the Hon Gideon Welles

Sec^y of the U.S. Navy

                       

Sir:

I beg most respectfully to offer myself as a candidate for 3^rd Assistant Eng^r for the U.S. Service.

                                   

I have served an apprenticeship as a Machinist. Am 24 years of age. I have also some knowledge of Mechanical Drawing as my testimonials will show, can produce specimens to the Board if required. My constitution is sound, am in good health.

                                   

I would most respectfully ask permission to appear before the board of engineers now sitting in Brooklyn Navy Yard for examination.

                                                                                               

Very Respectfully

Geo. P. Hunt

109 Orchard St

New York

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