Wales, October 18th, 187-

Dear Sir,

I should feel much obliged if you would use your influence with the churchwardens to procure me a pew or sittings for myself and family in the Parish Church. I need not point out to you the inconvenience arising from not having one allotted to me. I purposed making a formal application to the churchwardens, but being a stranger to them all, I believe a word from you would procure them for me. For some weeks I have been confined to the house from indisposition, or I would have done myself the pleasure of making my request in person.

I remain,

Dear Sir,

Very truly yours, ______

The Rev. ——

A Gentleman applying to an Agent at a Watering-place for Lodgings.

Thickset Lodge, Howbury, May 1st, 187—