[Richard Wharton, Secretary to the Treasury.] Autograph Letter Signed ('R Wharton') to Sir Francis Freeling, Secretary of the General Post Office, regarding 'Dodds', who is applying to be made a guard. With Autograph Note Signed by Freeling.

1p., 4to. In fair condition, on lightly-aged paper, with slight damage to one corner. Wharton writes that 'Dodds, whom on my request you some time ago put on your list to be made a Gaurd [sic]', writes me word that he will be 30 years old on the 23d inst. and is told that he cannot be made a Gaurd after he has attained that age.' He asks to be informed 'how that stands, as I shrink at the idea of having him again on my hands'. Docketed on the reverse, with the following note by Freeling to the Surveyor and Superintendent of Mail Coaches: 'Dear Harker | As theh Man has been a good while on the List, perhaps his candid confession as to his Age ought not to weigh against him to hisprejudice | Yrs | F Freeling'.