Page: [1] [Note: This document contains both handwritten and printed text.] [printed text: PAL MORAN E. MILES N. MARTINO J. N. SMITH MORAN-MILES Gymnasium 934 POYDRAS STREET] [written text: Jackson 9496] [printed text: NEW ORLEANS, LA. [LOUISIANA],] [written text: Oct [October] 5 1927 Mr. Ben Stein Douglass Theatre Macon, Ga. [Georgia] Dear Sir: A friend of yours gave me your address and said he thought you could use me on one of your shows. Am a heavy weight [heavyweight] and have fought and defeated some of the bess [best] heavy weights [heavyweights] in the country. Would like to show in your city and I assure you that I will make a good showing against any opponent you may select for me. Page: [2] Have boxed such men as Tiger Flowers -- Bob Lawson -- Batt. Siki -- Pinkie Lewis -- Geo. [George] Godfrey -- and many others. Have boxed several times for Mr. Milton Star in Nashville, Tenn [Tennessee] at the Bijou theatre. Have also boxed for Billy Haack at Memphis Tenn. [Tennessee] Hoping to hear from at an early date stating your best terms I am Sincerely Yours [Signed] Battling Norfolk. Colored 180 lbs. [pounds] 934 Poydras St [Street] N. O [New Orleans] La. [Louisiana]]