George V. Strong to EM Watson
Title
George V. Strong to EM Watson
Creator
Strong, George Veazey, 1880-1946
Identifier
WWP16882
Date
1937 October 11
Description
George Strong asks Edwin Watson to help his son who is seeking day shift employment with the Potomac Electric Company.
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
MEMORANDUM FOR COLONEL EM WATSON:
My son, George L. Strong, aged 27, is at present employed on the night shift of the Sterrett Operating Service as a mechanic. He is married, has a small baby, and under the circumstances feels he must go back to day work.
He has filed an application for employment with the Potomac Electric Power Company. Mr. Kessler, the employment manager, is thoroughly familiar with my son’s work, his qualifications, and his ability, but under instructions, is compelled to take new men on in the lowest rating from which normally, advancement is made by seniority in PEP Company’s service.
I am informed, and I believe, that my son has rather unusual mechanical ability - his experience and ability should warrant his initial employment in the PEP Co. above the lowest grade, and at a salary which would enable him the better to support his family. This I believe can be accomplished by a word from higher authority in PEP Co. to Mr. Kessler authorizing him to waive normal procedure in this case.
I would very greatly appreciate any steps you may be able to take to the desired end.
Geo. V. Strong
Colonel, General Staff.
My son, George L. Strong, aged 27, is at present employed on the night shift of the Sterrett Operating Service as a mechanic. He is married, has a small baby, and under the circumstances feels he must go back to day work.
He has filed an application for employment with the Potomac Electric Power Company. Mr. Kessler, the employment manager, is thoroughly familiar with my son’s work, his qualifications, and his ability, but under instructions, is compelled to take new men on in the lowest rating from which normally, advancement is made by seniority in PEP Company’s service.
I am informed, and I believe, that my son has rather unusual mechanical ability - his experience and ability should warrant his initial employment in the PEP Co. above the lowest grade, and at a salary which would enable him the better to support his family. This I believe can be accomplished by a word from higher authority in PEP Co. to Mr. Kessler authorizing him to waive normal procedure in this case.
I would very greatly appreciate any steps you may be able to take to the desired end.
Geo. V. Strong
Colonel, General Staff.
Original Format
Letter
To
Watson, Edwin M. (Edwin Martin), 1883-1945
Files
Collection
Citation
Strong, George Veazey, 1880-1946, “George V. Strong to EM Watson,” 1937 October 11, WWP16882, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.