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- Two page typewritten application letter from William D. Purdy to William Jared Chittenden, Jr. manager of the Hotel Pontchartrain, for a position as assistant steward or head storekeeper. The letter is dated July 26, 1907, is unsigned, and its pages are fastened with a brass fastener. The letter reads: Detroit, Mich., July 26, 1907 Mr. W.J. Chittenden, Jr. Prop. The Ponchartrain[sic] Detroit, Mich. Dear Sir:- I herewith make application for the position of assistant steward or head shopkeeper, and beg to state my qualifications as follows: Age 32; married and one child Habits good, do not touch liquor, smoke occasionally. Experience: Associated with my father in the eating house and hotel business in the State of Colorado for ten years. Two year manager of the Grand Hotel, Pueblo, Colo., a 100-room $5 per day American plan house, leaving on account of change of ownership. Five years with the Brown Palace Hotel, Denver, Colo., as head storekeeper and later as assistant steward, leaving late last fall on account of ill health. Came to Detroit, which is my old home to recuperate, and my now able to resume work. I understand thoroughly the handling, care and service of wines and liquors, and first-class cafe service, as the Brown ranked with the best New York hotels. I am an experiences accountant, have keep books under four different systems. I originated a card index system of keeping track of the store and wine cellar stocks, which was highly appreciated by the management. I also installed the present checking system used at the Brown, which with permission is also in use at the Shirleys, Denver, and the Lankershim, Los Angeles, Calif. I am reliable, industrious and exacting in my work, always on times, and work for the interest of my employer. I have in my possession letters from Mr. Tabor, Mgr. Brown Palace Hotel, Denver, Colo., Mr. M.J. Fitch, Pueblo, Colo., and other prominent Colorado people. For Detroit reference, would name Mr. Geo. W. Parker, Gen'l Exp. and Frt. Agt., D.U.R., and Mr. Alvan Larrabee, Michigan Bolt and Nut Works. Mr. John Faltis, Woodward Ave. Poultry Dealer, knows my family intimately. while a personal interview would be more satisfactory than this letter, I realize you are a very busy man just now and have not much time to devote to interviews, but hoping for a favorable consideration of my application, I beg to remain, Yours very truly,
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
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- Typewritten letter, signed Woolley and Chittenden, managers of the Hotel Pontchartrain to William D. Purdy, inviting him to a meeting in response to a letter he sent expressing interest in becoming the hotel's assistant steward of storekeeper. The letter is on Hotel Pontchartrain stationery, and is dated July 29, 1907. The letter reads: Mr. W.D. Purdy, 1159 Third Avenue, Detroit Dear Sir:- We have your letter of the 26th inst., making application for the position of assistant steward or storekeeper. Will you be good enough to come in to see us at your convenience? Yours very truly, The Pontchartrain Hotel Company Woolley & Chittenden Managers. WJC.EB.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
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- Typewritten letter, with envelope, signed Woolley and Chittenden, managers of the Hotel Pontchartrain to William D. Purdy, asking him to report for work on October 1, 1907, dated September 26, 1907. The letter is on Hotel Pontchartrain stationery, and the envelope is printed with the hotel's crest. The letter reads: Mr. W.D. Purdy, 1159 Third Avenue, Detroit Dear Sir:- Please report for work on October 1st. Kindly acknowledge receipt of this. Yours very truly, The Pontchartrain Hotel Company Woolley & Chittenden Managers. GHW/GEC
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
