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How to write lettrs; a manual of correspondence showing the correct structure, composition, punctuation, formalities, and uses of the various kinds of letters, notes, and cards - Softcover
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1876 Excerpt: ...of the Mercantile Library will please to send Miss Powell, by the bearer, the first volume of Irving's "Life of Washington." lilk Arch St., June Ulh. Model 5. Will Messrs. Hawk & Wetherbee oblige Miss Blair by giving the bearer the trunk corresponding to the accompanying check t Few York, May S5,1875. Model 6.--To a Servant. Mrs. Dawson desires Bridget O'Neil to go to her house tonorrow morning, and put it in order to receive the family in the evening. Orange, Friday, Sept. 1st. Such a note may be appropriately written partly in the third and partly in the second person. In such cases, the superior, or the one assumed to be such, is always mentioned in the third person, whether writing or written to. Of course an equal, or even a superior, may through politeness or modesty assume inferiority, as is often done when a person subscribes himself, "Your obedient servant." In accordance with this principle, the above note (Model 6) might be properly expressed thus:--Model T.--(Second and Third Persons.) Bridget, Mrs. Dawson desires you to go to her house to-morrow morning and put it in order to receive the family in the evening Orange, Friday, Sept. 1st. The following note is another application of the same principle This form of note is perfectly correct, but is rarely used, probably owing to the skill required in writing it. It is the only kind of formal note that admits of a signature. Model 8.--(First and Third Persons.) Will Mr. Winthrop be so good as to favor me with a line stating in what manner and with what success I discharged my duties while serving as tutor in his family f Such a certificate, if as favorable as I have reason to expect, may be of great use to me in procuring a desirable situation. Hoping that Mr. Winthrop will c...
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