| Description | In two parts.
1. a letter written at Manse of Nigg: "My dear Lord Provost, it is with reluctance that I encroach upon your precious time, but I could not resist the application made to me by Alexander Allan, Labourer, who resides in Torry and who has been employed for many years as a Labourer in the town's work, about the harbour and who with others is dismissed, begging of me to write to you in his favour. He has an unwell wife and a sister of hers, who has been blind for many years, depending on him. If any employment can be given him, however little he gets for it, it would be doing a humane and benevolent action. Please, my Lord, to excuse this trouble and believe me to be my Lord, with much respect, your Lordship's most obedient servant, Alexander Thom."
2. A note confirming that the Provost has looked favourably on the case and hopes Mr. Riddel will find work for the man soon." |