Madam,
Seeing your advertisement in The Clarion of to-day, I write to
offer my services as a teacher of music in your family.
I am a graduate of the Peabody Institute, of Baltimore, where
I was thoroughly instructed in instrumental and vocal music.
I refer by permission to Mrs. A.J. Davis, 1922 Walnut Street;
Mrs. Franklin Hill, 2021 Spring Garden Street, and Mrs.
William Murray, 1819 Spruce Street, in whose families I have
given lessons.
Hoping that you may see fit to employ me, I am,
Very respectfully yours,
NELLIE REYNOLDS.
_3.--Applying for a Situation as a Cook._
Charlton Place, September 8th, 1894.
Madam:
Having seen your advertisement for a cook in to-day's Times,
I beg to offer myself for your place. I am a thorough cook. I
can make clear soups, entrees, jellies, and all kinds of made
dishes. I can bake, and am also used to a dairy. My wages are
$4 per week, and I can give good reference from my last place,
in which I lived for two years. I am thirty-three years of
age.
I remain, Madam,
Yours very respectfully,
MARY MOONEY.
_4.--Recommending a School Teacher._
Ottawa, Ill., February 10th, 1894.
Col. Geo. H. Haight,
President Board of Trustees, etc.
Dear Sir: I take pleasure in recommending to your favorable
consideration the application of Miss Hannah Alexander for the
position of teacher in the public school at Weymouth.
Miss Alexander is a graduate of the Davidson Seminary, and for
the past year has taught a school in this place. My children
have been among her pupils, and their progress has been
entirely satisfactory to me.
Miss Alexander is a strict disciplinarian, an excellent
teacher, and is thoroughly competent to conduct the school for
which she applies.
Trusting that you may see fit to bestow upon her the
appointment she seeks, I am.
Yours very respectfully,
ALICE MILLER.
_5.--A Business Introduction._
J.W. Brown, Earlville, Ill.
Chicago, Ill., May 1st, 1915
My Dear Sir: This will introduce to you Mr. William Channing,
of this city, who visits Earlville on a matter of business,
which he will explain to you in person. You can rely upon his
statements, as he is a gentleman of high character, and should
you be able to render him any assistance, it would be greatly
appreciated by
Yours truly,
HAIGHT LARABEE.
_6.--Introducing One Lady to Another._
Dundee, Tenn., May 5th, 1894.
Dear Mary:
Allow me to introduce to you my ever dear friend, Miss Nellie
Reynolds, the bearer of this letter. You have heard me speak
of her so often that you will know at once who she is. As I
am sure you will be mutually pleased with each other, I have
asked her to inform you of her presence in your city. Any
attention you may show her will be highly appreciated by
Yours affectionately,
LIZZIE EICHER.
_7.--To a Lady, Apologizing for a Broken Engagement._
Albany, N.Y., May 10th, 1894.
My Dear Miss Lee:
Permit me to explain my failure to keep my appointment with
you this evening. I was on my way to your house, with the
assurance of a pleasant evening, when unfortunately I was very
unexpectedly called from home on very important business.
I regret my disappointment, but hope that the future may
afford us many pleasant meetings.
Sincerely your friend,
IRVING GOODRICH.
_8.--Form of an Excuse for a Pupil._