George P. Hunt Letters of Recommendation, May 1861
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
11557
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(11557)DOT0172.010174Letters1861-05

People - Records: 2

  • (4152) [recipient] ~ Welles, Gideon
  • (4156) [associated with, writer] ~ Hunt, George Purdy

Places - Records: 1

  • (78) [origination] ~ New York City, New York

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George P. Hunt Letters of Recommendation, May 1861, DOT0172.010, Nau Collection