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3 Our business is to point out to the reader the method in which this art could be best obtained; and that is by imitating select examples of this species of writing, suitable to the most common as well as important occasions of life. In accordance with this, we have compiled this little pamphlet for the young student's practice; wbich we hope will be found useful to both sexes. With regard to the manner and the forms of letters, the following rules should be observed:-

When you write to a person of consequence, let it be on gilt paper, and inclose it in a cover; do not write the direction on the letter itself, unless it be to go by the post. Begin the letter at a good distance from the top of the paper; and if you have compliments to send to any of the family or friends, insert them in the body of the letter. The first letter in any title, the first after a full point as also those in reference to yourself, if you are writing to a person of eminence. ought to begin with a capital. You should not be too particular in the direction of your letter to those who are well known, for it is in some measure an affront, as it supposes the person not to be of importance.

From a Young Man to his Father, desiring him to intercede with his Master to take him again into his service.

Honoured Sir,-With shame arising from guilt, I write you at this time. I doubt not but you have heard of the irregularities of my conduct, which proceeded so far as to induce me to desert the service of the best of masters. It was vicions company that first tempted me to forsake the paths of virtue, and to neglect my work. I am now sensible of my fault and am willing to make all reparation in my power.