Job Application
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1994.04.02Scope and Content
Letter, no envolope. Job Application Letter to Rosamond boy from Adam Swail in 1912 applying for a job in the disigning department of Rosamond Woolen Co. Transcription of artifact is as follows: To Gray 25/3/12 Dear Sir, I learn from Sir W Davis of Hawick that there is a vacant post in the descgaing department of the Rosamond Wool. Coy. In sending you this application for the position I may say that I am twenty - two years of age. I served my apprentice - ship with the firm of R & R Sauderson, [the following is written inside the document] The dissecting, [the next two words are crossed] and formation of single, double, and treble cloths. I have also a good understanding of yarn calculations etc. I think Sir Davis said that the salary was something like 10 or 12$ a week. I would not care to come out for less than 15$. However if my application receives your consideration that is a matter that can be arranged. [next page] Trusting to hear favourable from you I remain Your obedient servant. Adam Sinais P.S. I hope that you will understand that this applicaction must be strictly confidential A,S [the following is written on the back but should be read after the first page ] Tweed twill, galashiels, and for the past three years have been in the designing office of that firm, under her jagger. This firm has one of the most extensive and varied trades in the south of Scotland, so that I have a good insight to the making and coloring of saxonies, cheviots botanics and cross beds. We have also a very large and varied vesting and costume trade. During my apprentice-ship attended the Technical College, and have a very good Knowledge of theyCollection
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Rosamond Woolen MillArchive Details
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Exhibit Start: 2011-06-082