Swannanoa, Buncombe Co., N.C.
May 12th, 1879
Hon. Thomas J. Jarvis
Chairman Internal Improvement Board
Hearing that the appointment I have had the honor to hold here as “Supervisor of Convicts on the W.N.C.R.R. is likely to be consolidated with that of “Superintendent of Construction “ and the appointment be made by your Board, I respectfully solicit the position and have the honor to submit for your consideration the enclosed letters.
With high regard I am sir,
Very respectfully,