

Object Name |
Letter, Recommendation |
Collection |
Oil Museum of Canada Collection |
Accession number |
OMC 2008.008 |
Catalog Number |
OMC 2008.008.053 |
Date |
26 Dec 1870 |
Scope & Content |
Letter of recommendation for Alexander Johnston signed December 26,1870 by William Thomas, James Colter and William Mitchell. The letter states that Alex is a young man with good moral character and industrious habits and has been teaching school during the years 1869 and 1870. He was given a raise in salary after the first year in hopes of retaining him, giving him considerable more than ever was paid to a teacher in the section due to the advancement made by his students. He was always found to be faithful and honest and they regret parting with him. |
Extent of Description |
20.8cm x 24.5cm |
Search Terms |
Letter of Referral Letter, Hand-Written Teacher |
People |
Johnston, Alexander |