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.