Hotel Pontchartrain envelope, covered with handwritten notes about William D

Description:
Hotel Pontchartrain envelope, covered with handwritten notes about William D. Purdy's raises and promotions between 1907 and 1901 while he was employed as the hotel's wine steward, assistant auditor, and storekeeper. The envelope was addressed to William D. Purdy, and postmarked July 29, 1907. The notes read: Wine Steward @ 60 per month with increase accepted Aug 1st 1907 Started to work Oct 1st raised $70 per mo. Aug 1st 1908 Mar 1 to 1909 June 10th assistant auditor @ 70.00 June 10th storekeeper @ 75 Sept 1 1909 @ 80 Apr 1910 - May 90.00 June to 100 Left S.R. 1909 Oct, for[?] auditors office @ 100
Date Issued:
1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Biographical
Subject Topic:
Hotel Pontchartrain, Hotels, and Wages
Subject Name:
Purdy, William D.
Rights:
No Copyright - United States
URL:
http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/94F6E835-14D4-42CB-9697-632736134021