Page:Some History about the Village of Berlin.pdf/147

REF.04

Weverton June 29, 1866 To The president of C & O Canal co.& Directors

Sirs:

In case their is a ch ange made at the Weve rton Lock of lock tenders. We the undersigne d would respectfully recommend Wm. Adolphus Harison as a su1• table person fo r the situation ' and believe he would give satisfaction to all pa rties concerned. Very Respectfully

Samul B. Preston John Reid

Donald Donaldson

Henry C. Drill

A. Maiznlair

Thomas Eakle

John Booth

Job Miller

REF.29

I would recommend the appointment of Andrew A. Harrison a young man of small family and industrious, his father having died in the employ of the company at this lock, and is familiar with lock keeping.

Therefore I believe he would give satisfaction and

do his duty and do ask that said Andrew A. Harrison be appointed to said lock as lock keeper. Very Respectfully Geo. W. Spates Supv.