Dear Mr.

Billings:

A few weeks ago, you mentioned to me at the National Executive Banquet in

Phoenix that you were never happy in your government job as correspondent and
that you wanted to get into a more interesting job eventually.

I wonder, Mr. Billings, if you would be interested in the opening of a sales position
or sports writer. Both positions are described in the enclosed letter from my friend
James Sterne one of the editors of the West Short Times.

You have the experience, the knowledge and the creative talent on any of the two
works. I suggest you correspond directly with Mr. Sterne if the job appeals to you. I
am sure he will be glad to give you further information about them.

You may occasionally use my name as a character reference.

Sincerely yours,