"Ramseyer to Praetorius"

Ramseyer’s first letter shortly after hearing that such a petition existed, and getting some idea of its contents. He reports that he is quite ill with the thought that they might be forced to leave their much-loved field of work without answering the charges in the petition, and asks Praetorius for a hearing. Though he also says he would be prepared to be posted elsewhere. He reckons the real man behind the petition is Boamma. He wants to lapse and take up his old stool office with the new chief. He is angry with Ramseyer because Ramseyer does not flatter him, but warns him constantly against his laziness; especial problem is that Ramseyer will not lend him money, having become wise with experience. Ramseyer says that the letter was actually written down by a man who had to be sent off the station because of his drunkenness – he was clerk to Mr Wesenmayer.

26.02.1883

26.02.1883

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