Good Work: Marbury, MD, April 1, 1926:
DEAR SIR -- I most respectfully ask a small space in your valuable paper to print what I believe the longest time any man in Charles County ever served in the capacity of "sailorman." I entered the service when 16 years of age on river and bay sail vessels and steam boats. Then on the sea going vessels for many years; also served in U.S. Navy for five years, from 1894 to 1899, through the Spanish-American War. After that went back to merchant sailing vessels. I have held Steam Pilot's License for 32 years. For the past 10 years I have been in charge of Government boats at Indian Head and Dahlgren, Va. I am now retiring on account of the age limit of 70 years. Having spent 54 years of continuous service, the longest, I am sure, of any man in the county and probably in the state. Now, dear Senator Mitchell, if you will print as much of this as you see fit, I would be under many obligations to you. I am, Yours Most Respectfully, WM. H. KENDRICK. (Bio added July 2005)
Good Work: Marbury, MD, April 1, 1926:
DEAR SIR -- I most respectfully ask a small space in your valuable paper to print what I believe the longest time any man in Charles County ever served in the capacity of "sailorman." I entered the service when 16 years of age on river and bay sail vessels and steam boats. Then on the sea going vessels for many years; also served in U.S. Navy for five years, from 1894 to 1899, through the Spanish-American War. After that went back to merchant sailing vessels. I have held Steam Pilot's License for 32 years. For the past 10 years I have been in charge of Government boats at Indian Head and Dahlgren, Va. I am now retiring on account of the age limit of 70 years. Having spent 54 years of continuous service, the longest, I am sure, of any man in the county and probably in the state. Now, dear Senator Mitchell, if you will print as much of this as you see fit, I would be under many obligations to you. I am, Yours Most Respectfully, WM. H. KENDRICK. (Bio added July 2005)
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