Jaffray v. King

This suit, begun by attachment on warrant, was brought by the appellee against the appellants, merchants of New York city, to recover damages for the wrongful dismissal of the plaintiff by the defendants from their service and employment. The contract between the parties was in writing, and is contained in the following letter, addressed by the defendants to the plaintiff, dated the 19th of February, 1869 :

“Dear Sir: We hereby engage your services as salesman from this date, ’till the 30th of June next inclusive, at the rate of $350 per month. Your particular field will be the city of…