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Augusta County: W. W. Gibbs to John H. McCue, July 22, 1859

Summary:
W. W. Gibbs inquires as to whether John H. McCue knows of a teaching job for his second daughter.

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John Howard McCue Esquire

22 July/59

Charlottesville

My Friend

I take the liberty of writing you a few lines to make some inquiries as to schools, and what would be the chances of my Second daughters getting a a school at Lovingston or in some private family. She taught music last year. She took music for five years & She is well qualified to teach she will teach the English [unclear: drama] -- his painting & drawing also if you can hear of Any place you think would suit her please [unclear: write] me & say where it is and what salary would be paid for such a teacher I heard from [unclear: Squire] [illeg.] a few days since they are all well My wife sends her kindest regards to yourself, & good Lady My Oldest daughter has been teaching in Newburn Pulaski she thinks of going South this fall she can get better pay for teaching down there My kindest regards to you and family I remain

Your friend

W. W. Gibbs

N.B. Dr John M Shilton or Alex Fitzpatrick Esq. might know of some Situation that would be pleasant I wish to get her a situation as near home as I can.

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N.B. could you do anything with an Execution against John S Kile of your place it is security money I had to pay for him some few years since I presume it is a bad egg