Answering your advertisement in the "Item" of Saturday the 7th inst, I beg to offer my services as "Useful Companion to an Elderly Lady." Should not be afraid to undertake the care of an invalid, and to have the management of household affairs, as, in both these particulars, I have had no little experience in my own family. Am 36 years of age, and the daughter of a physician. Owing to circumstances with which I need not trouble you at the present moment, am anxious to obtain a situation of this nature.
I have been accustomed to read aloud and to write letters from dictation, and to entertain elderly people.
Perhaps it is premature to mention references in this letter, but may say that I could thoroughly satisfy you on this point by giving you the names of several ladies of high standing, in this city, who have kindly promised to recommend me.
Hoping to hear from you favorably,
I am, Madam,
Yours respectfully,
Eva B. Clark.
149. Replying to an Advertisement for a Housekeeper.
C——, December 12, 19—.
Sylvester Cary, Esq.
Answering your advertisement in this morning's "Tribune" for a housekeeper, I beg to offer my services in that capacity.