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, June 1, 1882.

The young lady whom this will make known to you is desirous of obtaining employment in city, and I use our old acquaintanceship as the bridge to your good offices in her behalf. She has received a very liberal education and would prove of immense value to a family whose young children need careful and judicious teaching. She is gentle, amiable, and willing. I trust you may be able to serve her.

I an, etc.,

Dear Mr. Jones,

Your sincere friend,

_ INTRODUCING A GENTLEMAN SEEKING A POSI- TION IN A COUNTING-HOUSE.

ALBANY, Fume 1, 1882. My bear Sir:

Recognizing your well-merited and extensive influence in the com- mercial cifcles in your city, I beg to introduce to you W. James Farms, who is desirous of obtaining a clerkship in a counting-house. He isa gentleman of capacity and ability. His character stands A 1, and he is as industrious as he is energetic. He considers New York a better field than this place, and prefers to try his chances there to remaining here. He canrefertome. Trusting that you will lend him a helping hand, I am,

Youfs, very truly, Jacos Hinz,

Joserx Lyncu, Esq.

INTRODUCING A SISTER TO A SCHOOLMATE.

WILKESBARRE, Pune 8, 1882. Dear Ros:

This letter will introduce my sister Polly. I do not think that I need say another word. Ilove you both. You will love both of us. I will write a long letter very soon, Yours, as ever,

Mary,

Miss Roste Inwr.

INTRODUCING A YOUNG MARRIED LADY TO A FRIEND IN HER NEW HOME.

Sranrorp, Conn., Yune 1, 1882. My pear Mamie:

Mrs. Hi will present this note, and when I tell you that she is a bride, and is about to settle in your town, I feel that I have secured her @ pleasant friendship, and that she will find in you an old new friend _ in the midst of strangers. I know that you will pay her all the atten- tion that lies in your power for the sake of auld lang syne.

Your loving friend, Biossiz. Mrs. W. T. Marsven.

‘INTRODUCING A DAUGHTER ABOUT TO MAKE A
 * VISIT.

L CLEVELAND, O., June 1, 1882. “My pear Mrs. Becker:

__ My daughter Ellen will present this in person, as her introduction to her mother’s old friend, whose kind invitation to spend a few weeks ‘she accepts, con amore. That she will have a delightful time is amongst __ the few certainties in this very uncertain life. You may find heralittle shy and reserved, but under your care she will soon feel herself as ‘much at home as in Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. With warmest re- Your sincere friend,
 * gards to your husband, and lots of love to yourself, I am,

Cartuerine E, Lawson,

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INTRODUCING A GENTLEMAN TO A LADY FRIEND.

W., Me. My pear Miss Te: ; ARRENPORT, ME., Fume 1, 1882.

My friend Mr. Robert George Balfin by whom this letter will be presented, is about to settle in Dayton. As your hospitality is proverb- ial, may I hope for a little slice of it for him? And I look forward te

good reports from both of you as to the ripening of a friendship the seed of which is now sown by

Your very sincere friend, Joun G, SHEAR.

LETTERS ON BUSINESS.

Letters on business should be brief, to the point, and clearly and cleanly written. No flourishes either in diction or pen- manship. There is no time for such ornamentation in business,

ORDERING A SUPPLY OF GOODS FOR A STORE IN THE COUNTRY.

Spike, THompson County, Ky., L

June 1, 1882. Messrs. Park & Titrorp, New York:

GenTLemMEN—I have just opened a large grocery store in this place, and the prospects of success seem assured. I should be happy to deal with your firm. 7 can reter you to Robinson & Charles, of 270 Broad- way, New York. This being our first transaction, I shall be prepared to pay the express co. upon delivery of goods, if you will forward me your ac. with the usual cash discount by a previous mail.

Enclosed please find order, which I should wish filled as promptly as is consistent with your convenience.

Very respectfully, R. M. Macartny.

REPLY.

Broapway, New York, I

3 Fune, 1882. Mr. R, M. Macartuy: 2

Dear Sir—Your favor of the 1st to hand. We shall be pleased to open an account with you, Messrs. Robinson & Charles having spoken very highly of you.

We have this day forwarded to your address the goods according to _ your invoice, but being desirous of obtaining your approval of their quality and value, will await your examination for the enclosed bill, which is subject to 5 per cent. discount for prompt cash. A post-office order or draft on one of our city banks will suit our convenience equally well as collection by Dodd’s Express. i

Hoping to receive further orders, we are,

Yours respectfully, Park & Titrorw,

LETTER OFFERING THE MS. OF A BOOK TO A PUBLISHER.

Wimincton, N. C., April 2, 1882. Messrs. Provost & Co.,

Publishers, Tremont St., Boston, Mass.:

GenTLemen—I have just written a society novel of the present day, and wish to have it put upon the market as soon as practicable. Please inform me if you are willing to publish it, and at what terms.

This is my first novel, but under the name cf “ Daisy Dean” I have contributed quite a number of short stories to Frank Leslie’s and other popular publications. I may mention that my style is what is termed “breezy ;” that is, bright and crisp.

Awaiting an early reply, I am, gentlemen,

Very truly yours, Mrs. J. F. Murray. REPLY.

292 TRENTON ST., t Boston, Mass., Afri? 4, 1882. Mrs, J. F. Murray: Dear MapAm—Having made all our arrangements for publications