Letter from J. C. Lyle, 28 April 1916 Letters 1916-1923 J. C. Lyle

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Letter from J.C. Lyle regarding the services he can offer as an employee. Lyle details his previous experiences and the objections which have hindered him obtaining a job thus far. Lyle states the he does not care what the employment is he just wants to serve his country.

 National Archives of Ireland Chief Secretary's Office Registered Papers, CSO RP/1916/7428 https://letters1916.ie/item/814 English J. C. Lyle 1916-04-28T00:00:00 343, Winchester House, Old Broad Street, London, England Male Industry and Public Administration

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 343 Winchester House Old Broad Street London 28th April 1916 Sir I have the honour to offer my services in any capacity for which I may be suited. I served for 27 years in the State Railway Dept Govt of India & was specially selected for several important posts. I built the Durban Railways in 1911 and was rewarded with the distinction of C.V.O I have been in sole charge of survey operations through the Sind desert & much of my life has been spent in charge of construction operations in out of the way jungles. I was some years ago badly smashed up at polo & have been so knocked about that I believe there were some doubts as to whether I would even be fit again but I have been making myself fit & can now hunt walk shoot & play almost all games I have of course offered by services through the India Office & had an interview at the War Office but the objection to employing me appears at present to be that I held too high & responsible posts in India to now go into a subordinate position. I have personally no objection to serving even under those who were my junior assistants. I have no objection to working with my hands at any menial job if by so doing I can assist my country. I can drive a motor but am not a skilled mechanic I have the honour to be Your most obedient servant J.C. Lyle C.V.D Doyle J. C. Lyle Letter from J. C. Lyle, 28 April 1916 343, Winchester House, Old Broad Street, London, England Letter from J. C. Lyle, 28 April 1916