I am a man, sir, and a stranger, who has come out of Scotland to seek employment as a

I am a man, sir, and a stranger, who has come out of Scotland to seek employment as a musician. I have played under the hands of Professor St. John, at Edinburgh, and have received certificates from him, which are in your power, if you desire to see them. I have also played under the hands of Professor Gray, at Glasgow, whose certificate I have not, but which I can easily procure. I have been three years at the profession, and have been uniformly successful. I have no objection to go into any part of the kingdom, but I desire to be employed as a violin, and not as a piano-forte player. I am willing to be subjected to any trial, and to be employed at any salary which you may consider me worthy of. I am