The Gentleman's Model Letter-writer - LightNovelsOnl.com
You're reading novel online at LightNovelsOnl.com. Please use the follow button to get notifications about your favorite novels and its latest chapters so you can come back anytime and won't miss anything.
Mrs. ----,
MADAM,
We beg to inform you that we are instructed by Messrs. B----n and C----n, of Duncan Street, who are desirous of clearing off several outstanding accounts which are considerably overdue, to make application to you for payment of an amount of -- 18_s._ 4_d._ for articles supplied in July, 1868, and January, 1869; and to facilitate the next balancing of books, we ask you to kindly make it convenient to favour us with a cheque for the amount before the 30th inst.
We are, Madam,
Yours faithfully,
H. F. & Co.
_Applying for an Account, and furnis.h.i.+ng particulars._
Streatham, June 13th, 187--
DEAR SIR,
On the other side I hand you particulars of Mrs. Soames' account, for which please send me cheque.
Yours truly,
W. W.
_pro_ P. F. C.
_A Gentleman's Servant, applying for a Situation._
Praetland Terrace, March 1st, 187--
"_Valet Wanted._"
SIR,
In reply to an advertis.e.m.e.nt in yesterday's _Daily Telegraph_, headed as above, I beg to offer myself for the situation.
For six years and a half I lived with the late General Aslett in that capacity; on his death the establishment was reduced, and I received my dismissal.
I enclose a copy of my character from my previous masters, and also one from the proprietor of the Great Northern Hotel, who has known me for many years. I am unmarried, 5ft. 10in. in height, and twenty-eight years of age.
I remain, Sir,
Your most obedient humble servant,
JAMES FIELD.
_From a Coachman, requiring a place._
Croydon, October 2nd.
SIR,
Having heard that you are in want of a coachman, I respectfully beg to offer myself for the situation.
I have lived in my last place with J. G----, Esq., who will, I am sure give me a good character.
I remain, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
JOHN JAMES.
_Reply._
Beech Park, October 4th.
JOHN JAMES,
I have received your application for my coachman's place, and should be glad to know of how many horses you had the care at Mr. ----'s; whether you had a groom under you; and if you can drive in London as well as in the country.
Let me know also if you are a married man, and, if so, whether you have a family.
