Gentlemen:—
Am very sorry I was unable to come to the office this morning owing to a severe attack of illness. I enclose a certificate from the doctor who is attending me, as he fears it will be several days before I shall be able to resume my duties. I trust that my enforced absence will not occasion you any serious inconvenience.
With renewed regrets, I beg to remain, Gentlemen,
Yours respectfully,
Joseph Levy.
30. From a Widow, Announcing the Death of Her Husband to His Late Employers.
C——, December 20, 19—.
Messrs. Ernst & Upham.
City,
Gentlemen:—
With the deepest sorrow, I have to announce the death of my dear and devoted husband, which occurred last night after only a week's illness. Painful as it is to me to write to you under this terrible blow, I feel it my duty to inform you of it at once, on account of the position he occupied in your house.