My friend, Louis Ross, will present this note. Any kindness you may
show him will confer a favor upon
Yours truly,
FRANK P. BRECKENRIDGE.
To MR. JAMES DENTON,
Ottumwa, Ill.
The envelope to a letter of introduction should be addressed as follows:
MR. JAMES DENTON, Ottumwa, Ill.
Introducing MR. LOUIS ROSS.
Letters of introduction should not be sent indiscriminately, as no
one has a right to force a possibly undesirable acquaintance upon a
friend, while, at the same time, the individual asking such a favor
should be thoroughly convinced that he is entitled to the privilege.
Letters of introduction, where they are between ladies, may be left
by the caller, together with her card. She must not, however, ask to
see the lady of the house, who is expected, shortly after the receipt
of such a missive, to call in person, and should endeavor, during
her stay, to include her in a portion of her social plans for the
season; circumstances, of course, governing the extent to which these
attentions should be carried.
A gentleman, in presenting a letter of introduction to a lady, may,
if she should be at home, make his first call when sending in his
letter and card, whereon should be designated his hotel or place of
residence. If this should not be the case, she will answer by sending
her card with her reception day engraved upon it, or, if that be too
far distant, a note, stating when he may call, should be sent; it may
also be expected that her husband, son or brother will call upon him
and offer what civilities are at command. Even should neither card
nor note be sent, it is still permitted him to call once more. His
responsibility ceases here, and if no attention follows he may conclude
his friend has overstepped the limits of a slight acquaintance in
giving him the letter of introduction.