SYRACUSE, N. Y., Sept. 17, 18--.
J.H. TROUT, Esq.,
_Dear Sir_:
I beg to inform you that in applying for a situation this
morning, advertised in the _Journal_, I took the liberty of
using your name as a reference. The length of time I have been
honored with your acquaintance, and the words of encouragement
which you have given me heretofore, lead me to hope you would
speak favorably in this instance, adding this to the numerous
obligations already conferred upon
Your obedient servant,
HENRY OTIS.
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