Letter – Thomas Scurr to Thomas Richard Beaumont – 29 Jul 1799

								Hexham July 29th. 1799

Sir,

      Being an entire stranger to you, my present Address demands from me an Apology, which I flatter myself your Candour will admit & your Goodness will excuse.

      Mr Flemming having appointed me Curate of this Town, I have for some time past had it in Contemplation to offer myself a Candidate for the Appointment of Master of the Grammar School of Queen Elizabeth in Hexham, now vacant. I have long been in the habit, & am at this Moment employed as a Teacher of Youth in the various Branches of Literature with Credit (I hope) to myself & Benefit to my Pupils. I should be happy to be honoured with your Patronage & Support on the present Occasion, for whatever Reason I may have to flatter myself with the partiality of many of the Governors, I conceive it my Duty to forbear any Application to them until I shall meet with your Approbation - permit me therefore, Sir, to solicit your Recommendation, which shall ever be my Study to deserve, and believe me, with the highest Deference of Respect.

      Sir Your hble & Obedt. Servant

      Thos. Scurr