Shorthand
56 West St. Albany, N.Y.
June 22-09.
Hon. Timothy L. Woodruff.,
Brooklyn, N.Y.
My dear Mr. Woodruff:-
Can you recall a small boy who served as page, when you were here at the Capitol as Lieutenant Governor, and to whom you were very kind? I am he. I have now reached manhood, having become twenty-one years of age on the 21st of last April. I shall cast my first vote in the fall, and have republican tendencies. I graduated from the Albany High School in 1906, and since October of that year
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I have been employed in the Education Department here in the Capitol. I am quite competent in stenography, although working as a clerk, and am desirous of taking a course in law.
I thought, Mr. Woodruff, that if I was in the Attorney-General's office, I would have a better opportunity to study law, than where I am. Would it be troubling you too much, dear Sir, to ask you obtain me a transfer to that office? Any favor you may do me will be gratefully appreciated, I assure you.
Trusting that the best of success will reward your efforts this fall, and thank
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ing you, in advance, for any consideration you may show me. I remain,
Respectfully yours,
Joseph A. McGraw