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Sir,
The reply with which Mr. Boulton has been favored by Mrs. Whitmore to the enquiries respecting your character being perfectly satisfactory, he has desired me to say that he shall be glad to see you at Soho as soon as may be quite convenient to Mr. Whitmore.
Although the circumstances of your proposed situation here have been fully explained to you verbally, it may nevertheless be proper, in order to preclude any misunderstanding, now to recapitulate them.
I have therefore to observe that, in addition to your regular employment as a Footman or Upper Servant, it is understood that occasional attendance upon, and sleeping in the same room with, Mr. Boulton during his illness will be expected, and that if required you are to undertake the Brewing also.
The Wages to be twenty two Guineas per year.
The Liveries to consist of 2 complete suits per year,
viz. 2 Coats, 2 Waistcoats, and 2 Pair of Breeches.
Also a Cotton Jacket for working in.
A Hat each year and
A Great Coat and Boots every two years.
As you did not mention your engagement in a Volunteer Corps, it is presumed you are about to decline the service and do not intend to resume it in this Neighbourhood.
The favor of a line as soon as possible, stating your acquiescence to the terms and when you may be expected here, will oblige, Sir, your obedient Servant,
Wm. Cheshire
Mr. William Bradburne,
Stock Hall,
Stockton . . . |