Having been reduced to poverty by a series of misfortunes, I would gladly seek some remunerative employment in order to place myself above want, and, since I was formerly accustomed to transcribing I venture to offer my services, for this, or any other form of writing, in the hope that a recommendation from Col. Mumford may procure me an agreeable position.
During the incendiarism in Northern Texas, which might almost be regarded as the prelude to this terrible war, my clothing and other property were destroyed in one of the towns, which was laid in ashes by the fell revenge of the Brown banditti. From that time, I have been compelled to pursue the drudgery of music-teaching which is accompanied with little pleasure and less profit. Therefore, I may be pardoned for presenting my claim (amidst the crowd of ladies in advance of me) to a share of Government or State writing, as such employment would be profitable, pleasant, and patriotic.
With many apologies for thus intruding myself upon your notice,
I remain,
Very respectfully,
Elizabeth White
 

Col. G. W. Mumford
or Mr. Bennett

Richmond March 7th
1863

[in another hand]
March 1863
E. W. White

[written by G. W. Munford] Executive Department
Richmond March 12 1863

It affords me pleasure to recommend Miss E. W. White for the position she seeks. A most estimable daughter of a most worthy man she deserves all she asks.
George W. Munford


[written by E. W. White]
Address: Miss E. W. White,
Care of Mr. Ed. Macarthy,
Southern Telegraph Office,
Richmond


Applications of ladies for clerkships on Virginia treasury notes, 1861–1864. Auditor of Public Accounts. Administration of State Government: public Debt–Treasury Notes. Entry 324. 4/E/37/2/5