I rec''d your note with its kind invitation a few moments since, lam so sorry that a prior engagement compels me to decline. You don't know how much I regret my inability to accept. With kindest regards to your mother, believe me, dear Mamie, Ever Yours, Beaumont Flats. Minnie Martin. VI. Letters of Introduction. A GENTLEMAN INTRODUCING A FRIEND. Mr. John Buckmaster. Boston, Oct. 15th, 1S83. Friend Buckmaster: This loill introduce to you my friend, Joachin Miller, whom I am desirous of having you meet. Mr. Miller visits St. Louis on social and business matters, and anything you may he enabled to do that will add to his pleasure or forward his interests, will be properly appreciated, and on occasion reciprocated by Your Friend, Wallace Overton. A LADY INTRODUCING A LADY. Miss Delia Mansfield. Denver, Nov. 1st, 1883. Dearest Delia: Allow me to take this occasion to introduce to you Stella Ball, the bearer of this letter. I know you have heard me speak of her a hundred times, and believing that an acquaintance would confer mutual pleasure, I have urged her to call upon you, lohile in yotir city. Any attention bestowed upon her will be taken as a personal favor by Your Friend, Stasia Mansfield. VII. Letters of Recommendation. GENERAL LETTER RECOMMENDING A SERVANT. Neiv Orleans, Sept. 9th, '83. To Whom it May Concern: — The bearer of this letter, Bobert Hawkshaw, has been in my employ for the past three years, as groom and driver, and this is to certify that he has always proved himself honest and efficient. I therefore take pleasure in recommending him to any one desiring the services of a careful and competent coachman. John P. Rogers. 98 Felicity Boad. SPECIAL LETTER RECOMMENDING A CLERK. Fletcher, Ames & Co., Gunnison, Col., Oct. 12th, 1883. New York. G-entlemen: — The bearer of this letter, Mr. Willard Hopkins, has been in our em2yloy for the last tioo years, and we have found him efficient and honest. His large acquaintance throughout the West induces him to seek a more extended field of operations, hence, his visit to your city to obtain a position as traveling salesman. While loe are loath to part loith Mr. Hopkins, yet loi cheerfully recommend him us a first- class man for the position he seeks, and we will be glad to hear of his success in securing a good position. Yery Truly, Jamison, Sells & Co. FOKMS, LETTERS, FRENCH PHRASES, ETC. 425 VIII. Asking a Loan and the Reply. Chas. Jones, Esqr. Chicago, Aug. 8th, 1883. Dear Sir: Having failed to make some collections I had regarded as certain, and not receiving remittances upon which I had counted, I toould take it as a great favor if you would accommodate me with One Hundred Dollars until the 15th inst., when it will be promptly repaid. Yours Truly, Herkimer Hudson. ANSWER COMPLYING. H. Hudson, Esqr. ' Chicago, Aug. 9th, 1883. Dear Sir: Yours of yesterday (8th) rec'd, and in reply would say that though contrary to my usual custom, Therewith enclose arn't requested (§100.) Please acknowledge receipt, and dorCtfail to return by the 15th, as I shall need it at that time. Yrs., (Cc, Chas. Jones. ANSVTER REFUSING. H. Hudson, Esqr. Chicago, Aug. 9th, 1883. Dear Sir: Your favor of the 8th rec'd, and I regret to say that it is out of my power to accommodate you with amH requested. I am myself temporanly short, or should take pleasure in complying . Yours Truly, Chas. Jones. IX. Directing Letters. In directing envelopes be careful to write plainly, and especiany avoid any eccen- tricities, such as some silly persons indulge in. It is best in directing a letter for a small place, to put county as well as State; but both may be omitted from letters going to metropolitan cities, as Boston, St. Louis, New Orleans, etc. The following form is best : ME. WAT HEENDON, Washington, Chariton Co., Mo. 426 TWENTIETH CENTURY HOME COOK BOOK.

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I rec'd your note with its kind invitation a few moments since, I am so sorry that a prior engagement compels me to decline. You don't know how much I regret my inability to accept. With kindest regards to your mother, believe me, dear Mamie, Ever Yours, Beaumont Flats. Minnie Martin. VI. Letters of Introduction. A GENTLEMAN INTRODUCING A FRIEND. Mr. John Buckmaster. Boston, Oct. 15th, 1S83. Friend Buckmaster: This will introduce to you my friend, Joachin Miller, whom I am desirous of having you meet. Mr. Miller visits St. Louis on social and business matters, and anything you may he enabled to do that will add to his pleasure or forward his interests, will be properly appreciated, and on occasion reciprocated by Your Friend, Wallace Overton. A LADY INTRODUCING A LADY. Miss Delia Mansfield. Denver, Nov. 1st, 1883. Dearest Delia: Allow me to take this occasion to introduce to you Stella Ball, the bearer of this letter. I know you have heard me speak of her a hundred times, and believing that an acquaintance would confer mutual pleasure, I have urged her to call upon you, while in your city. Any attention bestowed upon her will be taken as a personal favor by Your Friend, Stasia Mansfield. VII. Letters of Recommendation. GENERAL LETTER RECOMMENDING A SERVANT. Neiv Orleans, Sept. 9th, '83. To Whom it May Concern: — The bearer of this letter, Robert Hawkshaw, has been in my employ for the past three years, as groom and driver, and this is to certify that he has always proved himself honest and efficient. I therefore take pleasure in recommending him to any one desiring the services of a careful and competent coachman. John P. Rogers. 98 Felicity Road. SPECIAL LETTER RECOMMENDING A CLERK. Fletcher, Ames & Co., Gunnison, Col., Oct. 12th, 1883. New York. G-entlemen: — The bearer of this letter, Mr. Willard Hopkins, has been in our employ for the last two years, and we have found him efficient and honest. His large acquaintance throughout the West induces him to seek a more extended field of operations, hence, his visit to your city to obtain a position as traveling salesman. While we are loath to part with Mr. Hopkins, yet we cheerfully recommend him as a firstclass man for the position he seeks, and we will be glad to hear of his success in securing a good position. Yery Truly, Jamison, Sells & Co. FOKMS, LETTERS, FRENCH PHRASES, ETC. 425 VIII. Asking a Loan and the Reply. Chas. Jones, Esqr. Chicago, Aug. 8th, 1883. Dear Sir: Having failed to make some collections I had regarded as certain, and not receiving remittances upon which I had counted, I would take it as a great favor if you would accommodate me with One Hundred Dollars until the 15th inst., when it will be promptly repaid. Yours Truly, Herkimer Hudson. ANSWER COMPLYING. H. Hudson, Esqr. ' Chicago, Aug. 9th, 1883. Dear Sir: Yours of yesterday (8th) rec'd, and in reply would say that though contrary to my usual custom, Therewith enclose is all requested (§100.) Please acknowledge receipt, and don't fail to return by the 15th, as I shall need it at that time. Yrs., (Cc, Chas. Jones. ANSVTER REFUSING. H. Hudson, Esqr. Chicago, Aug. 9th, 1883. Dear Sir: Your favor of the 8th rec'd, and I regret to say that it is out of my power to accommodate you with am requested. I am myself temporarily short, or should take pleasure in complying . Yours Truly, Chas. Jones. IX. Directing Letters. In directing envelopes be careful to write plainly, and especially avoid any eccentricities, such as some silly persons indulge in. It is best in directing a letter for a small place, to put county as well as State; but both may be omitted from letters going to metropolitan cities, as Boston, St. Louis, New Orleans, etc. The following form is best : MR. WALTER HENDON, Washington, Chariton Co., Mo.

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