From Joseph George Cumming   2 October 1850

Rev ^d & Dear Sir

By an advertisement in the Times I learn that the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society Cirencester intend after Xmas to establish a School for Boys under 17 as in-students of the College. A Clergyman is wanted as Principal. I am very anxious to be in a drier climate than this, a more scientific neighbourhood, & within reasonable distance of London & the Universities & this appointment would suit me in every way. At the same time an Experience of upwards of 15 years in Tuition & the management of Boys assures me that I could undertake it in the confident anticipation of success & the approval of the Council.

I do not yet know who forms the Council, but I take the liberty of writing this early to yourself to solicit your kind interference in my behalf should you know who the members of it are & if you are personally acquainted with any of them.

I received last week a letter from my uncle Professor Cumming & was very glad to learn that at his age he is so strong & well & able for his duties. I had a good report also of M. ^rs Cumming & the young ladies.

Believe me, Dear Sir | Very faithfully yrs | J G Cumming