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    THE GENTLEMAN'S MODEL LETTER-WRITER


    A Complete Guide to

    _CORRESPONDENCE ON ALL SUBJECTS_

    WITH COMMERCIAL FORMS

    LONDON AND NEW YORK:
    FREDERICK WARNE & CO.




PREFACE.


Though the number of existing "Letter Writers" is many, the publishers
feel that there is yet a want which this little Manual, it is hoped,
will supply.

It has been compiled with great care from several sources, and
contains much original matter, for which experience assures them there
is a necessity.




CONTENTS.


    A Book-keeper and Accountant applying for Employment

    Acknowledging a Letter of Congratulation on the Birth of a Child

    A Father applying to the Principal of a School to ascertain Terms,
          &c.

    A Gentleman applying for a Loan on the Insurance of his Life

    A Gentleman applying to an Agent at a Watering-place for Lodgings
        Reply

    A Gentleman having visited a Property, making an Offer for it
        Reply

    A Gentleman in the Corn Trade to another

    A Gentleman regretting he cannot Accept an Invitation

    A Gentleman to a Friend relative to a Bill

    A Gentleman ordering a Set of Harness from a Saddler
        Saddler in reply
        Gentleman in reply, objecting to Price
        Saddler in reply

    A Gentleman's Servant applying for a Situation

    A Gentleman to a Friend, speaking of Kindness received at another
          Friend's House
        Reply

    A Letter from a Father to a Son at School, on the necessity of
          Attention to his Studies

    A Letter from a Marine Engineer, seeking an eligible Partnership

    A Letter of Condolence

    A Letter to a Gentleman who has been making Enquiries about a
          Lady's Horse

    An Application for a Donation to a Charitable Institution in the
          Country, such as Coal and Blanket Clubs, and Soup Kitchen
        Reply, enclosing Donation
        Reply, unfavourable

    An Application for an Appointment on a Railway

    An Estate Agent, relative to a House of which his Client is
          anxious to dispose

    Answer from a Landlord in reply to a Tenant, relative to
          Non-payment of Rent

    An Application for a Situation in the Police

    A Parent to his Daughter at Service

    A Person desirous of entering into Partnership in a Lucrative
          Profession

    Application for a Debt some time owing

    Application for a House, Furnished, desiring Lowest Terms

    Application for an outstanding Account

    Application for Employment in an Auctioneer's and Estate Agent's
          Office

    Application to Borrow Money
        Reply granting the Loan

    Applying for a Clerkship

    Applying for an Account, and furnishing Particulars

    Applying for a Situation as a Gardener

    Applying to a Friend for a Recommendation, by a Young Man desirous
          of obtaining an Appointment

    Appointing an Interview relative to a Loan

    A Reply to an Advertisement for an Appointment as Secretary to an
          Institution

    A Sailor to his Sweetheart

    A Sugar Refiner applying for a Situation

    A Tenant to a Landlord, requesting time to Pay Rent

    Commercial Forms
        Form of Cheque to "Bearer"
        Form of Cheque to "Order"
        Form of Ordinary Bill of Exchange
        Form of Promissory Note
        Form of Foreign Bill of Exchange
        Form of Ordinary Receipt
        Form of Receipt for Rent
        Form of Agreement for Taking a House
        Form of Notice to Quit, from Landlord to Tenant
        Form of Notice to Quit, from Tenant to Landlord
        Form of Will
        Form of Bill of Sale

    Directions for Addressing Persons of Rank, &c. 85
        The Royal Family
        The Nobility
        Official Members of the State
        Ambassadors and Governors under Her Majesty
        Judges
        The Parliament
        The Clergy

    From a Child acknowledging the Receipt of the Present of a Book

    From a Coachman, requiring a Place
        Reply
        Coachman's reply

    From a Father to a Son, relative to his Expenditure

    From a Father to his Son beginning the World

    From a Father to his Son, who has been complaining of the Severity
          of his Master

    From a Father who has lately lost his Wife, to his Daughter at
          School

    From a Friend at Bradford, to his Friend in London, on Business
          (Wool)

    From a Gentleman accepting an Invitation, though suffering from
          Illness (temporary)

    From a Gentleman applying for Sittings, or a Pew in a Parish
          Church, in the Country

    From a Gentleman, enclosing a Certificate of Illness from a
          Medical Man, excusing himself from attending at his office
        Medical Attendant's Certificate

    From a Gentleman in India to a Relation in England

    From a Gentleman in Town to another in the Country, enclosing a
          Wedding Gift

    From a Gentleman to a Lady with whom he is in Love

    From a Gentleman to a Young Lady

    From a House and Estate Agent, acknowledging Receipt of a
          Communication relative to Sale or Letting of Property

    From a Husband, Absent on Business, to his Wife

    From a Husband to his Wife, on Sailing from England

    From a Man with a small Capital intending to go into Business,
          asking for Advice
        Reply

    From a Merchant abroad to his Brother forwarding Goods for Sale,
          and requesting others
        Brother, answering his Brother or Friend, relative to receipt
          of Goods

    From an Agent who has been engaged in endeavouring to arrange a
          Matter of Importance, applying for Remuneration

    From a Person desirous of Employment as a Manager of a Wholesale
          or Retail Business

    From a Soldier abroad to his affianced Bride

    From a Shopkeeper in the Country to a Wholesale Dealer
        Answer

    From a Son who has misconducted himself towards his Employer, to
          his Father
        The Father's Answer

    From a Young Man who has taken his late Employer's Business, to an
          old Customer
        Reply

    From a Young Tradesman asking Advice in Difficulties
        Reply

    From one Brother to another, on having unexpectedly amassed a
          Fortune

    From one Gentleman to another, relative to a Dog
        Reply

    From one Gentleman to another, explaining the Cause of not
          replying to a Letter from a Gentleman abroad

    From the Secretary of a Convalescent Hospital applying for
          Expenses of Patient

    Gentleman's reply to a Lady, imagining he was indifferent to her

    Giving Information about Trains

    In reply to a Gentleman asking the Loan of a Book relative
          to German Spa Waters

    In reply to a Gentleman inquiring for a Solicitor who may be
          moderate in his charges

    Invitation to a Gentleman to Row in a Boat
        Accepting

    Invitation to a Bachelor Party
        Accepting

    Invitation to a Croquet Party
        Accepting
        Declining

    Invitation to a Dinner (Bachelor's)
        Accepting

    Invitation to a Family Dinner
        Accepting

    Invitation to a Family Dinner

    Invitation to a Gentleman to a Friendly Dinner

    Invitation to "Best Man" at a Wedding
        Same
        Accepting

    Invitation to Join a Party to the Derby
        Same
        Accepting
        Refusing

    Letter from a Traveller at Manchester, to his Employers in London

    Letter urging Payment of a Debt

    Love Letter from a Gentleman to a Lady

    Postponing a Visit
        Same

    Regretting being unable to give an Appointment to a Situation

    Relative to an Advertisement requesting a Copy

    Reply from Landlord to a Tenant, relative to Non-payment of Rent

    Reply to a Gentleman Recommending a Young Man for Employment as a
          Porter

    Reply to a Gentleman requiring a Situation as Clerk and Foreign
          Correspondent

    Reply to a Gentleman who wishes to claim an Estate in Chancery

    Reply to a Letter from a Young Man informing his Uncle he had
          Contracted Debts

    Reply to an Advertisement for the Appointment of Medical Officer
          to an Union Division

    Reply to an Application relating to an Advertisement

    Reply to Question as to Rent of, and permission to View, a House

    Requesting the Renewal of a Bill

    To a Child who has been Guilty of telling a Falsehood

    To a Gentleman in reply as to an Agency for a Bordeaux Firm

    To a Gentleman whose Brother is dangerously Ill, offering him
          Consolation and Comfort

    To a Relieving Officer, by a Neighbour of a Poor Woman taken Ill

    To a Theatrical Manager

    To a Young Man, relative to his late Employer's Business which he
          proposes to carry on

    Urging a Son to relinquish the Naval Profession
        Reply




  THE GENTLEMAN'S MODEL LETTER-WRITER.


  _Invitation to Dinner_ (_Bachelor's_).


  The Albany, June 10th.

  DEAR BROWNE,


  Will you dine with me at eight o'clock to-morrow? Some of our
  fellows are coming, and we mean to have a quiet game of whist in the
  course of the evening. Come if possible.

  Yours truly,


  ----


  _Accepting._

  Gower Street, June 18th.

  DEAR ----,


  I will come without fail, and win your money if I can.

  Yours truly,


  ----


  _Invitation to Family Dinner._

  Camden Town, March 4th.

  DEAR SMITH,


  Will you dine with us to-morrow? It is the old lady's birthday, and
  I can offer her no greater pleasure, I am sure, than your pleasant
  company. Do come if you can, there's a good fellow.

  Yours ever,


  ----


  _Accepting._

  Russell Square, March 4th.

  DEAR ----,


  I shall be delighted to accept your kind invitation for to-morrow,
  and offer my good wishes to your charming wife on her birthday.

  Yours ever,


  ----


  _Invitation to Family Dinner._

  Medway Villas, June 8th.

  DEAR CAPTAIN MAURICE,


  Will you favour Mrs. Trevor and myself with your company at dinner
  on Monday next at 6 o'clock? We expect General Hill and his wife,
  and think you may like to make their acquaintance.

  With our united regards,

  Believe me,

  Yours truly,


  ----


  _Invitation to a Croquet Party._

  Havant, May 17th.

  DEAR HOWARD,


  The girls talk of having a croquet party on Thursday next. Will you
  join it? We