Recognizing your well-merited and extensive influence in the com mercial circles in your city, I beg to introduce to you W. James Farms, who is desirous of obtaining a clerkship in a counting-house. He is a 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 nere. He can refer to me. Trusting that you will lend him a helping hand, I am, Yours, very truly, JACOB HILL.

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 her a little shy and reserved, but under your care she will soon feel herself as much at home as in Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. With warmest re gards to your husband, and lots of love to yourself, I am, Your sincere friend,

INTRODUCING A GENTLEMAN TO A LADY FRIEND. WARRENPORT, ME., June 1, 1882.

MY DEAR MISS TENTINE:

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

JOHN 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 penmanship. There is no time for such ornamentation in business. ORDERING A SUPPLY OF GOODS FOR A STORE IN THE COUNTRY.

SPIKE, THOMPSON COUNTY, Ky. June 1, 1882.

MESSRS, PARK & Tilford, NEW YORK: GENTLEMEN-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. I can refer you to Robinson & Charles, of 270 Broadway, 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,

REPLY.

R. M. MACARthy.

BROADWAY, NEW York, 3 June, 1882,

MR. R. M. MACarthy 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 approva, 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.

Hoping to receive further orders, we are,
Yours respectfully,

MESSRS, PROVOST & Co.,

WILMINGTON, N. C., April 2, 1889.

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 pubush it, and at what terms.

This is my first novel, but under the name of "Daisy Dean " I have contributed quite a number of short stories to Frank Lestic'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.,

BOSTON, MASS., April 4, 1882.

DEAR MADAM-Having made all our arrangements for publications

GENTLEMEN-1 have been in business in this town for over twelve years, and refer to the National Bank, and to Mr. James E Townsend, ex-Mayor and a prominent citizen. I see a good opening for increasing my sales, and am desirous of a supply of your goods to sell on commission. If required I will give you full security against any loss. Should this proposition meet your views, please fill the accompanying order, and give me the benefit of your most favorable terms.

MR. JOHN RILEY—

Respectfully,

REPLY.

JOHN RILEY.

Tippins Cove,

Burke County, Montana.

SIR-Pat Lynch, of Coolamore, tells me that you could give me all the information I want about that part of the county you are now in. I have been farming about 60 acres for the last fifteen years, and have saved up £500.

I want to know what sort of a county you are in; climate, soil, water, and all that, and what I could get for my £500; also, if any inducements are held out to men of my class. I have a wife and seven chudren--4 boys and 3 girls. The boys, thanks be to God, are all able

to take a nand at tarm work.

BALTIMORE, Feby. 2, '82.

DEAR SIR-We have to-day forwarded by Dodd's Express the goods ordered per your letter of the 28th ult.; the inquiries about you, as The commission suggested by you, having proved most satisfactory

is 10 per cent. The bill of sale accompanies each package. Trusting that opening will lead to a long connection of mutual benefit, We are yours respectfully,

SHORT & STELT.

MY DEAR FRIEND--it Pat Lynch, my old friend, advised you to emigrate here he did well I have been here now for five years, and no inducement would tempt me to leave it. For half of your £500 you can buy as many acres as you wish to farm, and our little settlement is growing so rapidly that in a short time your land will be worth double what you pay for it. Come to me straight, and stop with me, all of you, till your log but is built.

The climate here is healthy and invigorating; the soil fine, and a lit tle river of good water is close by, while the woods give us all thé fuel we require. You can come to within fifty miles of me by rail, but I'll have horses and wagons at the station to take you and your family Let me hear tull details of your starting, and give my warmest regards to Pat Lynch. I wish he was coming too with all my heart. Yours faithfully,

here.

JOHN MURPHY. TO THE FATHER OF A YOUNG LADY, ASKING HER HAND IN MARRIAGE.

WASHINGTON AVENUE, BROOKLYN, Mar. 12, 82.

SIR-I venture to hope that you will call all your friendly feelings to my assistance, in considering a proposal I am about to lay before you, in which my happiness is completely concerned.

For a long time past your daughter, Effie, has held a strong hold over my affections, and I have reason to believe that i am not indifferent to her. My position is such as to warrant my belief that I could support her in the style of comfort which she so well deserves, and which it has been your constant aim to provide for your children. As regards my character and disposition, trust they are sufficiently well known to you to give you confidence in the prospect of your child's happiness.

I have not, however, ventured on any express declaration of my feel. ings, without first consulting you on the subject, as I feel persuaded that the straightforward course is always the best, and that a parent's sanction will never be wanting when the circumstances of the case justify its being accorded.

Anxiously awaiting the result of your consideration on this important and interesting subject,

I remain, sir.
Your most faithful and obedient servant,

To

W. PARSONS, Esq.

EDWARD L. SPRING

• KNOW DO reason

I thank you very much for the manly and honorable way in which you have addressed me in reference to my daughter's hand • Dave long since perceived tha. vous attentions to her were of a marked charac ter and that they appeared to give ner much o.easure whatever to oppose your wishes, and may judge from the manner in which she received the communication from myse.. you wil and a by no means unwilling ustener

Dine with us to-morrow at six o'clock. If you are not engaged and you will then nave an opportunity of pleading your own cause Mean while, believe me, with every conndence in your negrily and good feeling,

Yours most sincerely

I must crave your pardon for the somewhat bod address 1 am and to make, trusting that is apparen. presumpooo may be excused by De consideration that my feelings are Jeep.y ea.15.00 D is success The marked attentions paid you a Mrs Burke party cou. so.. fatter myself have failed to attract your nouce nor have been whouy disagreeable to yoursel Cherishing this p.easing oe.el. am encouraged to crave the privilege of being permitted to mprove my acquaintance With a lady to whom entertain so nign an esteem

The company in which we met win, I trust be considered a suffic.en. guarantee of my character and position to warrant me o Ooking for ward to an ear y renewa of the nappy nours spent à vous company Your kind permission once granted, sha.. .ose no ume in seeking for my addresses, the sanction of your parents; but i do not tee at iberty to take such a step unth we assured that it will be agreeable to your wishes.

Ma entre ne favor of an early rep.y? which, dear Miss Winsow, will be anxiously awaited by

Your devoted admirer,

WILLIAM IHROPCAKE.

TO A WIDOW FROM A WIDOWER.

120TH ST.. NEw York, Nov. 19. 1882. MY DEAR MADAM- I am emboldened to lay open to you the present state of my feelings, being so convinced of your good sense and amiable disposition, that I feel assured you will deal candidly with me in your reply.

Like yourself. I have been deprived of the partner o my earlier life, end, as I approach the middle state of existence, I feel more and more

the wants of some kindred spirit to share with me whatever years are reserved to me by Providence My fortune is such as to enable me to suppor a lady in the manner which i tee, to be due to your accomplishments and position, and sincerely hope hai you will think carefully over my proposa, and if you can make up your mind to share my tortune and affections, i trust that no efforts will be wanung on my part to ensure you the happiness you so weu deserve.

I need scarcely say as an early answer on a matter so much con nected with my future nappiness, will be a great favor to, My dear madam, Your devoted friend and admirer,

TO MRS. WADLOW.

ARTHUR BORSTOP.

A GENTLEMAN ASKING HIS BETROTHED TO NAME THE DAY.

8 ALLEN'S FORD. ST. LOUIS, July 8, 1882.

MY OWN DARLING WOPE THAT IS TO BE Le de ump-ore of you so dame the day that wil make us one-that day which is to bring us together for a ume You Doushed as night when urged the question and put me off with some preay ou, priful excuse For once darung, et me dictate and say Wednesday. Won't you my precious pet }

Yours,

TXD.

A YOUNG MAN IN COLORADO TO HIS BETROTHED IN NEW YORK

Leadville, Dec. 13 18—, DEAREST BLIzabeth-You have doubtless received ecters from me aley describing my situation here and staung be prosecʊ _{na nad andel coderuoL D one of those exers aus 00 Dave à spec. Lavoo 14 and d be beiga borbood of this place will be remars nat, if to were successiu.. aboud be able to make good my promise and Claim you mà be parse o my joys and sorrows for je. My mosɩ sanguide capecialions have been more than ea zed

HGEWILD YOU W.. SELEIVE ▲ draft on the Nauona. Park Bank in New Your 500 of wouco, pray you to mase use A providing sucb_arcer as day be decessary to replenish your wardrobe o anticipation Orow speedy massage after my terura nome Pray presen: your dear mo Der wid my affectionat egards and say that can never forget, Dow ina have the power thai is my duty to assis and cher so her decuning years. .a.so send some tew trinkets, made of Lead v...e goid, which you wil p.ease presen: on my beha. to your sisters as tokens of my brother.y regard; for such now consider my relations toward them

With my kindest respects to all, and trusting that I may soon be permitted to embrace my dearest, i remain

Her devoted

MARK TAPLEY.

COMPLAINTS OF A LADY'S COOLNESS.

CEDAR ST., Philadelphia, March 1.

DEAR SUSAN-The change in your behavior toward metrom the kindness of an attached friend to the coo, indifference of a distant acquaintance--indicates but too plainly that, by some means, I have had the misfortune to excite your displeasure; though how or when i cannot imagine. Recently, have severa. times attempted to seek an explanation, but, in every instance, my courage failed me at the critical moment, and, as a last resort, intrusting to my pen the duty which my ups should have performed, I now write to you, to ask wherein. have oftended Whatever may be your reply, rest assured that my feelings toward yourself cannot be changed, and that your beloved image will

ever be enshrined in the breast of

Your affectionate friend,

E. L. DWYER.

EXPLAINING AN APPARENT SLIGHT.

BOSTON, March 8, 1882.

DRAREST JULIA-How and you consider me capable of inflicting a sligh, upon yoursel, di whom are centered al my hopes of happiness? Nothing more than ordinary courtesy was intended by my attentions to Miss Fr That she was a comparauve stranger to the Stan.eys, induced me to pay her those attentions which have occasioned you so much annoyance, but which otherwise I would not have considered myself jusuhed in tendering

} regres from my soul that anything should have occurred to originate in your mind a doubt of my sincerity.

ON RECEIVING A FAVORABLE REPLY TO A PRO POSAL

NEWTON, N. Y., March 20, 1882. ¡: DARLING Words cannot express my rapture on finding your note on my table last nighio How deugbau. was it to find a etter-and such a letter from one whom & may now hope to han as the compan ion of my whole future ate The weight taken off my mind by the candid and gentle confession of one whose love seemed too great a happi. ness to hope for is beyond descripuon. To-morrow I sha hasten to the presence of her from whom I hope I may never nenceforth be parted, but I could not retire to rest without making one teebie attempt to express my ecstasy at finding that hopes so flattering have not been in vain.

Believe me, darling,
Your devoted and happy

CONGRATULATING A FRIEND ON HIS MARRIAGE. OMAHA, August 20, 18—

MY DEAR TOMI

As you have entered the enviable state of wedlock, and are no longer the merry bache or formerly the bun of my crude jests, i must address you in a tone of greater gravity than has been my custom My dear friend, I sincerely congratulate you upon this desirable change, for in your choice of a partner you have given evidence of the possession of a sound judgment and much good taste. If my beneficent wishes were the only requisite to insure your happiness in the married state, you would never have occasion to regret the step you have recently taken; for there is no one whom I more ardenuy desire to see surrounded with all the blessings of this ife.

Have the kindness to present my respectful compliments to Mrs. Armitage, and believe me ever to remain

Your sincere well-wisher and friend,

EDWARD KEOGH.

CONGRATULATING A GENTLEMAN UPON HIS MARRIAGE.

Том.

DEAR BILL

COMPLAINING OF NOT RECEIVING A LETTER.

CLIFTON, January 7, 1882.

DEAR AGNES-Four days have passed without my receiving a etter from you, and I am in painful anxiety est tliness should be the cause, Pray we quickly, or i shail reany fee inclined to quarrel with you as an die giri; nay, I shall absolutely grow jealous, and fancy that some more tavored suitor is undermining the affections of my dear girl. : But have no tears. I too well know that your innate goodness of heary would prevent your trifling with the feelings of any one, ao, Doping you will take this liture scolding in good part, and relieve the offense by a very long letter as speeday as your dainty fingers can write, beheve me,

YANKTON, June 1, 1888.

NEW LONDON, June 1, 1882. MY DEAREST FANNIE-How sad it is that I am hindered from being with you on this dearest of all days of the year.

Accept, dearest, the enclosed portrait. I feel that its original is too deeply stamped on your heart to require any effigy to remind you of him. It is, however, the most appropriate present I could offer to the cause of my happiness on this brightest of all days.

God grant that every succeeding year may see you increase in all that charming in body and mind, and believe me,

DEAR MAUDIE:

RIAGE

K ST., WASHINGTON, D. C., August 3, 1882.

Your cards have just reached me, and I write at once to try to express my heartfelt pleasure at your happy prospects. It is a great pleasure to your loving friends to be able to feel so much esteem and affection for the genteman to whom you have confided your life's happiness, and to hope, as I do, that every year will unite your hearts more closely. That heaven may bless you both, dear Josie, is the earnest prayer of Your loving JULIA ROBINSON,

Mrs. CLIFFORD DOYLE

It is with pain I write to you in aught that can seem like a strain of reproach, but I confess that your conduct last night both surprised and vexed me. You received Mr. Watson's attentions & parked a way

BATAVIA, N. Y., July 5, 1882. What luck! A son born on the great 4th. May he prove as good, as pure, and as honest a man and patriot as George Washington. What more can i say, old fellow, except to add that I earnestly trust that Mrs. Clithroe and George W. are doing well? Yours, always sincerely,