1 Ackn & state that
no rearragts are in contemplation
which would be likely to meet his case 183. Henwick Road Worcester, England. 13th. May, 1916. Sir Robert Chalmers, Dublin Castle. Sir, During the forthcoming re-arrangement of the staffs
of the Administrative Offices of the Irish Government
Departments, may I most respectfully request that the following
application for appointment to one of the suitable vacancies
may receive your favorable consideration. I bet to make application for appointment to a vacancy
in any office in which a good all round clerk, with a
special qualification for figures, is required. I am of Irish extraction, 38 years of age, married, total
abstainer, of good education & appearance & certified
medically unfit for military service owing to a slight
lameness. I am in the employ of the Earl of Dudley at his
Estate Office at Great Witley, near Worcester. His Lordship would, if desired, support my application. I shall be glad to forward testimonials & to give
all necessary detailed particulars respecting myself at your
request. I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant, W. P. Miles.