Henry Fairfax, Esq.,
City.
Dear Sir:—
Your favor of the 22d inst. duly received; I have instructed my agent, Mr. Wilson, to have the necessary repairs done without delay; but, as regards papering and painting the rooms you mentioned in a preceding letter, I think it must be deferred until next year, when I will see what can be done. I must remind you that you were aware of the condition of the house when you took it, and that I made no promise respecting redecorations, as the rent paid by you does not warrant my incurring the outlay.
I remain,
Yours obediently,
Albert Davenport.
78. From a Tenant to his Landlord, Complaining of Neglect.
N——, March 4, 19—.
Peter Stirling, Esq.,
City.
Dear Sir:—
About three weeks ago, I called your attention to the state of the plumbing in this house, but no notice has been taken of my letter. Unless you send some one at once to attend to this matter, I shall have no alternative but to apply to the Health Department, and whatever they consider necessary I shall have done and charged to you.