Reply from Landlord to a Tenant, relative to Non-payment of Rent.
Hood's Place, Waverton, January 21st, 187—
Sir,
I regret to hear of the difficulties and disappointments which you tell me in your letter of the 19th inst. you are at present experiencing. Were it in my power to grant you time to pay the rent now overdue, I would most willingly do so; but I have heavy and serious calls upon me at this moment, and must therefore request you to forward me the amount by return of post.
I remain,
Sir,
Yours obediently,
James Goodchild.
A Sugar Refiner applying for a Situation.