Augusta County: Fredrick Burns to John H. McCue,
August 5, 1859
Summary:
Fredrick Burns asks John H. McCue if he knows of a teaching position for Burns'
son.
J. H. McCue Esq.
August 5th '59
Waynesboro
Dear Sir
I have a Son who wishes a situation as School Teacher and I thought perhaps you might know of a situation in your region of country that would suit him & that he would suit. He has had some little experience in teaching previous to his going to College. He has just returned from Emory & Henry College & has testimonials as to his standing while at College & also his qualifications.
He is prepared to teach the usual English branches, Natural Philosophy, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Surveying, Plane & Spherical Trigonometry & Latin.
If you know of a situation & will let him know of it at your earliest convenience you will confer a favor which will be gladly reciprocated should an opportunity occur.
Please excuse the liberty I have taken in troubling you with this
Most Respectfully
F. Burns
P. S. Anyone wishing to know
the moral character & standing of my son are referred to Captain B. M. Ellis, William Withrow James Irvine, Mr. Fishburn & Mr King. You can
address W. H. Burns or myself at Waynesboro
Yours ---
F. B.
