LETTERS OF INTRODUCTION.
Be just and truthful, avoiding any stereotyped form in letters of introduction. Never give a letter of introduction unless you have entire confidence in the person to whom it is given; it may reflect on your character or be used against you. Be very guarded that no expressions may be construed into a letter of credit, thus making the writer liable for payment. Use no unfounded statements or assertions, over-estimating your friend, as these may prove untrue.
Willing to extend a favor to a friend by giving a letter of introduction, do not be guilty of introducing him to any one in whom he may not place confidence, as he might be a loser by such.
Form of a Letter Ordering Goods.
128 Jackson Street,
RICHMOND, VA., May 24, 18——.
Messrs. JONES & SMITH,
867 Market St., Philadelphia.
Gentlemen: Please ship me by Fast Freight as soon as possible the following goods:
3 hhds. N. O. Molasses.
1 bbl. Granulated Sugar.
5 chests English Breakfast Tea.
2 sacks Mocha Coffee, wanted not ground.
5 boxes Colgate's Toilet Soap.
I will remit the amount of the invoice immediately upon the receipt of the goods.
Yours respectfully,
JAMES C. ADAMS.
Ordering Goods and Enclosing Price.
RICHMOND, IND., Dec. 29, 18——.
Messrs. MARSHALL FIELD & Co.,
Chicago, Ill.
Gentlemen: Please forward me by American Express at once
1 Lancaster Spread, 3.50
12 yds. Gingham, small check. (15c.) 1.80
3 doz. Napkins ($3.00), 9.00
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$14.30
For which I inclose P.O. Money order.
Hoping to receive the goods without delay, I am,
Respectfully,
WILLIAM L. MILLER.
Desiring to Open an Account.
DAYTON, OHIO, Oct. 12, 18——.
Messrs. HOLMES & WILSON,
Detroit, Mich.
Gentlemen: Having recently established myself in the retail Hardware trade in this city, with fair prospects of success, and being in need of new goods from time to time, would like to open an account with your highly respectable house.
My capital is small, but I have the satisfaction of knowing that what little I possess is the fruit of my own industry and saving. I can refer you to the well known firm of Smith, Day & Co., of this city, as to my character and standing.
Should my reference prove satisfactory, please forward me at once by U.S. Express,
2 Butchers' Bow Saws
1/2 doz. Mortise Locks, with Porcelain Knobs.
2 kegs 8d Nails,
and charge to my account.
Hoping that my order may receive your usual prompt attention, I am,
Yours respectfully,
HENRY M. BARROWS.
Letter of Credit.
LEXINGTON, KY., June 25, 18——.
Messrs. DODGE, MANOR & DEVOE,
New York City.
Gentlemen: Please allow the bearer of this, Mr. James Curtis, a credit for such goods as he may select, not exceeding One Thousand dollars, and if he does not pay for them, I will.
Please notify me in case he buys, of the amount, and when due, and if the account is not settled promptly according to agreement, write me at once.
Yours truly,
HIRAM DUNCAN.
Inclosing an Invoice.
125 Lake Street,
CHICAGO, Nov. 15, 18——.
SAMUEL D. PRENTICE, Esq.,
Vevay, Ind.
Dear Sir: Inclosed please find invoice of goods amounting to $218.60, shipped you this day by the B. & O. Express, as per your order of the 11th inst.
Hoping that the goods may prove satisfactory, and that we may be favored with further orders, we remain,
Yours truly,
SIBLEY, DUDLEY & CO.
Letter of Introduction.
168 Olive Street,
ST. LOUIS, June 4, 18——.
HENRY M. BLISS, Esq.,
Boston.
Dear Sir: This will introduce to you the bearer, Mr. William P. Hainline, of this city who visits Boston, for the purpose of engaging in the Hat, Cap and Fur trade.
He is a young man of energy and ability, and withal, a gentlemen in every sense.
Any assistance you may render him by way of introduction to your leading merchants or otherwise, in establishing his new enterprise will be duly appreciated by both himself and
Yours truly,
JAMES W. BROOKING.
Inclosing Remittance.
MILWAUKEE, WIS., Feb. 18, 18——.
Messrs. ARNOLD, CONSTABLE & Co.,
New York.
Gentlemen: The goods ordered of you on the 3d inst. have been received and are entirely satisfactory in both reality and price.
Enclosed please find New York exchange for $816.23, the amount of your bill.
Thanking you for your promptness in filling my order, I am,
Yours respectfully,
HENRY GOODFELLOW.
Inclosing Draft for Acceptance.
NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 18——.
Messrs. WEBSTER & DUNN,
Cairo, Ill.
Gentlemen: Inclosed we hand you Draft at 30 days for acceptance for $928.15, the amount of balance due from you to us to the present date. We shall feel obliged by your accepting the same, and returning it by due course of mail.
Awaiting further favors, we are,
Very truly yours,
DODGE, HOLMES & CO.
Inclosing a Statement of Account.
CHICAGO, March 1, 18——.
Messrs. CHASE & HOWARD,
South Bend, Ind.
Gentlemen: Inclosed please find a statement of your account for the past three months, which we believe you will find correct.
We shall feel obliged by your examining the same at your earliest convenience, and shall be happy to receive your check for the amount or instructions to draw on you in the ordinary course.
We are, gentlemen,
Yours truly,
J.V. FARWELL & CO.
A Dunning Letter.
DENVER, COL., June 30, 18——.
JAMES C. ADAMS, Esq.,
Great Bend, Kansas.
Dear Sir: Allow me to remind you that your account with me has been standing for several months unsettled.
I should not even now have called your attention to it, were it not that in a few days I must meet a heavy bill, and must rely in part on your account to furnish me the means.
I would, therefore, esteem it a great favor if you would let me have either the whole, or at least the greater part of your account in the course of a week or ten days.
Thanking you for past favors, I remain, Sir,
Yours truly,
A.R. MORGAN.
An Application for a Situation in Business.
Paste the Advertisement at the head of the sheet, and write as follows:
124 Fayette Street,
SYRACUSE, N. Y., Sept. 17, 18——
JOURNAL OFFICE,
City.
Dear Sir: In reply to the above advertisement I would respectfully offer my services.
I am 19 years of age, have a good education, and have had some experience in business, having assisted my father in his grocery store. I am not afraid of work, and never allow myself to be idle when there is work to be done. I can refer you as to my character, to Mr. J.H. Trout, president of the Gas Company, who has known me all my life.
In reference to salary, I leave that with you, but feel certain that I could earn five dollars per week for you.
Hoping to have the pleasure of an interview, I remain,
Respectfully,
HENRY OTIS.
Asking Permission to Refer to a Person.
SYRACUSE, N. Y., Sept. 17, 18——.
J.H. TROUT, Esq.,
Dear Sir:
I beg to inform you that in applying for a situation this morning, advertised in the Journal, I took the liberty of using your name as a reference. The length of time I have been honored with your acquaintance, and the words of encouragement which you have given me heretofore, lead me to hope you would speak favorably in this instance, adding this to the numerous obligations already conferred upon
Your obedient servant,
HENRY OTIS.
Inquiring as to Business Prospects.
NEWARK, OHIO, June 15, 18——.
Mr. J.D. SHAYLOR,
Denver, Col.
My Dear Sir: As I told you a year ago, I have been thinking seriously of disposing of my small business here and locating in some live and promising city out west, where I can grow up with the country as you are doing.
Will you have the kindness to sit down and write me at your convenience, full information in regard to the prospects of business, price of rents, cost of living, etc., in your city, and any other information, especially in regard to the hardware trade.
If you will thus kindly give me the facts on which I can base a calculation, and all is favorable, I will probably visit Denver this fall, and eventually become your neighbor.
Yours very truly,
J.O. GOODRICH.
Letter of Recommendation.
GRAND HAVEN, Mich., May 17, 18——.
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Mr. Henry McPherson, who is now leaving our employ, has been in our office for the past two years, during which time he has faithfully attended to his duties, proving himself to be industrious and thoroughly reliable. He is a good penman, correct accountant, and acquainted with correspondence.
We shall at any time cheerfully respond to all applications we may have regarding his character and abilities, and wish him every success.
Yours truly,
WOOD & HILL.
Notice of Dissolution of a Partnership.
DAVENPORT, IA., Dec. 10, 18——.
JAS. L. BINGHAM & CO.,
Cedar Rapids, Ia.
Gentlemen: On the 1st of January next the partnership for the past ten years existing between Geo. H. Clark and Henry Webster, wholesale grocers in this City, will expire by limitation of the contract.
The firm takes this opportunity to thank its customers and friends for their generous patronage and support, whereby the business of the house grew to such large proportions.
After the first of January the business will be carried on at the old stand, Nos. 76 and 78 Main St., by Henry Webster and Cyrus D. Bradford, under the firm name of Webster & Bradford. We are, gentlemen,
Your obedient servants,
CLARK & WEBSTER.
Recommending a Successor in Business.
CINCINNATI, OHIO, Dec. 15, 18——.
TO THE PUBLIC:
It is with some feeling of regret that we announce our retirement from the business on the beginning of the new year. Our stock and premises will then be transferred to Messrs. Franklin and Warren, whom we cheerfully present to your notice, and feel it our duty to recommend them for a continuance of that liberal confidence and patronage which you have bestowed on us during the past twenty years.
Both these young gentlemen have been clerks of ours for several years past, and are in every way efficient and capable to continue the business.
We are
Respectfully,
JOHNSON & FOX
