
          It is necessary as you know for
 the recommendation of the candidates
 to be made through the
 Engineer department over
 which Gen'l. [General] [?] presides
 Do you know him? Or could
 you give me a general letter
 as to my suitability for the
 place if you can will you
 let me have it at your convenience
 as I shall make application
 for it at once.


 That Bill for improvement
 of the Patent which if passed
 would have made a vacancy for
 me - dropped through & was neglected
 in the hurry of the last

        