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.
John Howard McCue Eq.
22 July/59
Charlottesville
My Friend
I take the liberty of writing you a few lines to make some enquiries as to schools, and what would be the chances of my Second daughters geting a a school at Lovingston or in some private family. She taught Musick last year. She took Musick 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 soot 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 Jno 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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