ut work in the north I am a labor and is willing to work any
where. I am in need of work very bad let me here from you at
once.

CHARLESTON, S. C., April 27, 1917.

_Dear Sir:_ i was told by Mr. ---- ---- to rite you for one of
cards as he say you got a lot of work to do in a brick yard and i
am a hard working man i want to work and will work at any thing
that pays so i rite to you for one of your blank so i can fill it
out i dont care how soon i can get there and go to work there is
no work here that pays a man to stay here so please send blank as
soon as you can. Hoping to here from you soon.

SAVANNAH, GA., April 29, 1917.

_Dear sir:_ I receive your letter and glad to hear from you, the
reason why i wanted to come up there is for more wages, i am a
man with family and works hard, but dont get sufficient wages to
support my family. i does any kind of ordinary hard work such as
farming or teamster or most anything, i would like to no what
kind of work you got up there to do as i fell satisfied that i
could please you, and also state your price that you pay, and if
this application is satisfactory why ans and i am willing to come
right way.

_Dear Sir:_ After reading a very interesting letter of Miss--, it
affords me great interest to ask you for some information in
regards to employment in Connecticut and to eliminate some
writing and get the right understanding. I will ask you to please
furnish me with an application form and in the mean time I may
receive all information that you may give. Also please if you
cannot get me employment in Connecticut, write me if there are
any openings in New Jersey or New York. I am very anxious to
leave the south as there are no chances of jobs here worth while.
I have a recommendation as machine helper which I can send if
required.

Hoping to have an interview as early as possible.

SAVANNAH, GA., May 1, 1917.

_Dear Sir:_ In seeing your advertisement in reference to securing
a position for those desiring, I decided to take advantage of
this opportunity as I desire better wages to meet the present
high cost of living.

Hoping to hear from you at once in reference to the above
request.