Letters of recommendation for women for jobs with S. F. Mint

San Francisco November 5 1874 [??al.?] O.H. La [Paype?]

Saperm ten. [?Sanl?] U. S. Mint

Dear Sirs

The undersigned earnestly recommend the appointments of Miss Annie P. Forman as an employe in the Mint. The lady is a daughter of Colonel Ferris Forman formerly Secretary of the State of California and more recently Colonel of one of the California Regiments during the late war. Colonel Forman in the Mexican war, Commanded the Third Illinois Regiment, and came to this Territory in 1849. The appointment of Miss Forman would gratify a large number of the Pioneers of the State and the signers of the Memorial. The lady is active, industrious, intelligent and accomplished.

Very Respectfully,

Mat. Jones David D. Colton Charles Crocker

[?C.?] N. Felton William [?Sham?]

Anna P. [??ernman?] [circled][?1?][/circled] [???]

[preprint] Central Pacific Railroad Company Presidents Office San Francisco California [/preprint] 23 October 1874

Geneneral O. H. La Grauge Superintendent U. S. Mint San Francisco

Dear Sir:

George M. Hauscom Esquire who is now residing in Bartlett Springs, Lake County, has written to me in reference to a position in the Mint for his wife.

Mr. Hauscom is one of the oldest Republicaus in California, and one who is certainly entitled to consideration by the Party, for his past services.

If there are two places for ladies in the Mint, one for which I have already made application, the other one, I would most cordially recommend to be given to Mrs Hauscom, and ask in her behalf, your kind consideration.

Truly Yours, Leland Stanford

To the Honorable The Superintendent of the Mint San Francisco.

We the undersigned take pleasure in recommending Mrs. Alvin Bran to a position in the Mint. This Lady is in every respect Capable and truly worthy of a position at your hands. She is compelled to earn her support by her own indistry, and by Considering favorably her appeal to you.

You will can for a lasting favor upon. Yours Truly

Leland Stanford San Francisco June 30 1869

F. F. Low Milton S. Latham A. K. Grim [?Prest.?] Pacific Union Expo. San Francisco June 3 1809

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