Philadelphia County PA Archives Letter .....Job Recommendation For James B. Thompson, Philadelphia December 6, 1902
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Letter. Edward C. Dixon, Central Eductional Bureau, Philadelphia, Pa., to Supt. 
J.A. Quay, Morganza, Pa.
My Dear Sir: 
  This morning I telegraphed you that I could recommend an ideal man for your 
position.  The gentleman in question is Mr. James B. Thompson, for whom I 
secured a position as Steward Prefect in the Pennsylvania Institution for the 
Instruction of the Blind some five years ago, and he kept the place until a few 
months ago, when he was very reluctantly released so that he could take a 
Commercial position in one of our department stores.  Mr. Thompson finds he 
greatly prefers institution work and is, therefore, very anxious to secure your 
position, although the salary you offer is but one half of what he received at 
Overvrook.  Mr. Thompson is a gentleman of about 40 years of age, absulutely 
reliable and of irreproachable character.  I have an intimate acquaintance with 
the gentleman, know of his work and feel that he is just the man for such a 
position as youy wish to fill.  I had no idea he would accept the salary, or I 
would have recommended him immediately on receipt of your application.  Kindly 
advise me whether you are willing to accept this gentleman and if you are, when 
you would like him to enter upon his duties.  
     As a matter of information, I shall be pleased to know whether the Steward 
is ranked as an ordinary employee, or whether he is considered one of the 
officers and higher officials.  Is he subject to the same rules and 
requirements as the ordinary employees or is he given a little more license if 
he is found to be a man who would not abuse a privilege.



Additional Comments:
Letterhead: Central Educational Bureau; supplies Principals, Teachers, 
Governesses amd Matrons; 1420 Chestnut St., Philadelphia.  Edward C. Dixon.  
Established 1880.

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