（原文）
Shanghai，C.P.O.，28， 9， 1912
The Honorable Mr.Zhong Shan.
Respected Sir，
Most humbly and respectfully I beg to request your honour， that a friend of mine who recently arrived in this port to try his luck， I beg to say that he can read and write English as well as good enough for the work， also he can speak Cantonese language very well; it is hope that your honour will be a good enough to give him any chance in this port or send him anywhere else， further I beg to solicit your favour that I shall guarantee of him if necessary.
I shall ever pray for your long life and prosperity.
Hoping that your honour will reply this letter favourable.
I have the honour to be，Sir，Your humble Servant，
Roda Singh Watchman
c/o Chinese Post Office，P.T.O.，Shanghai
（译文）
上海，1912年9月28日
致尊敬的中山先生。
尊敬的先生：
请允许我最谦卑而恭敬地请求您一事。我的一个朋友最近抵达本港碰碰运气，我敢保证，他能阅读和书写英语，足以胜任这项工作，他的广东话也讲得非常好；希望阁下能好心为他提供一个本港的机会，或送他去其他地方。再次恳请您的帮助，如果需要的话我愿为他担保。
我将永远为您的长寿和繁荣而祈祷。
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罗德·辛·瓦其曼
中国邮政转P.T.O.，上海