Sir:—
Kindly accept my thanks for the increase of salary you have been kind enough to promise me. It shall be my constant endeavor to continue to merit your confidence and good will, and to give you every satisfaction in my power.
I remain,
Yours obediently,
Henry Latimer.
27. From a Clerk to His Employers, Asking for a Vacation.
P——, July 10, 19—.
The Fireside Publishing Co.
Gentlemen:—
Would you allow me, if convenient, to take my usual vacation at the end of this month instead of in August? I should be most grateful for this concession if it could be made to fall in with your arrangements.
I remain,
Yours obediently,
David Harlan.