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PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

City of Leeds

J.B. Hamilton EMPLOYMENT OFFICE.
Commercial Manager.

C.D. Braidwood,
Superintendent.


Swinegate,
LEEDS 12^th April, 1917

Dear Sirs,

Matthew Butler of 7, Pisa Street, Belfast, is an applicant for employment as Motorman and having referred me to you for his character I shall feel obliged if you will reply to the following enquiries. He states he was employed by you as Librarian till 1916.

Yours truly,

J.B. Hamilton

The Libraries Committee
Belfast Corporation,
Ireland

1. How long have you known applicant? About 8 years
2. Has he been employed by you? Yes
3. In what capacity? First as boy, then as Junior Assistant
4. If so, how long? 8 years. From 22^nd April 1909 till 15^th Mar. 1916
5. Why did he leave? To join the Army. Post kept open for him
6. Was he (a) Sober; (b) Honest; (c) Industrious
(a) [censored] (b) Yes (c) Fairly
7. Do you know any reason why he should not be employed by us?
I think he should remain in the Army.
8. If injured in your employ please state -
(a) Nature of injury No
Whether he is now receiving or has at any time received compensation? No