1879, employee reference from John Dimmock & Co

July 14th 1879

"The bearer Richard Watkin has worked for
us as dishmaker he is very steady & good
work placer, and thoroughly honest"

ppro J Dimmock & Co

John Thomas Watkin b.1820 was a potter as were most of his children.
He lived at 28 Elliott Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, and his son Richard worked for Bates Walker & Co of Burslem and John Dimmock & Co of Hanley.

Richard Watkin emmigrated to America and took with him of recommendations from these companies dated 1877 and 1879