New York May 27, 1861.
To the Hon Gideon Welles
Secty 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 Engg in my office for the past year, I take great pleasure in saying that he was a very faithful & skillful young man.
G Weissenborn. Mechl Engr
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 & Mechl Drawing in this institution & has recd 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 engr in the US Service.
Abram Hewitt
Secty of the Trustees. /
New York, May 27/61.
Copy of testimonials, &c
May 30th 1861.
To the Hon Gideon Welles
Secy of the U.S. Navy
Sir:
I beg most respectfully to offer myself as a candidate for 3rd Assistant Engr 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