Sir,
Wishing to leave my house in the country for some months in the summer, I should feel obliged if you would inform me whether there would be much difficulty in obtaining furnished apartments at ——. I am well aware that at some of the towns on the South Coast (especially at this time, when a demonstration of our naval forces is to be made) it may be difficult to find them. You know the place well, and also about the terms I generally give.
If you have received my rent from Dr. ——, please forward it at your convenience, and let me know if any repairs are required at the house.
Yours faithfully, ______
Reply.
Marchsea, May 4th, 187—
Sir,
In reply to your letter, I beg to inform you that all the best lodgings here are occupied, and I fear that I cannot find any which would suit you.
I enclose a cheque for your rent, and am happy to inform you that no repairs are required at present at Bellevue.