employers, they seldom find instructions in regard to the peculiar duties of their own station. I have made an attempt to remedy this deficiency, so far as my ability extends. But a great difficulty meets me. The persons for whom I write, have few opportunities to know what issues from the press, and seldom buy books. It is others, who, from a spirit of philanthropy and benevolence, must procure such advantages for them, or they will seldom be secured. I would therefore appeal to all benevolent and Christian ladies, whose eye may rest on this page, and ask if each will not secure the reading of this book to at least one of those for whom it is written. If housekeepers will supply those they hire, if travellers and visitors will use this, to present as a token of good will to those who serve them, where they temporarily sojourn, if on New-Years and Christmas, this may be remembered as a suitable present to those who do so much to aid on festive occasions, then, if this book is fit for the end designed, there will be many who will be joined, in the best of all fellowship, with their friend and countrywoman,
The Author.
CONTENTS.
| LETTER I. | PAGE |
| The station of domestics important, respectable, andadvantageous to themselves. A story to illustrate thestate of things in this country | [9] |
| LETTER II. | |
| A conversation between the clergyman and a domestic | [27] |
| LETTER III. | |
| Difficulties experienced by the shipwrecked company,and how these were remedied | [36] |
| LETTER IV. | |
| The manner in which this story illustrates the stateof things in this country | [43] |
| LETTER V. | |
| Reasons for regarding the station of a domestic ashonourable and respectable | [51] |
| LETTER VI. | |
| The reasons why the station of a domestic is notregarded as so honourable as it really is | [62] |
| LETTER VII. | |
| Reasons why the station of a domestic is a desirableone, and superior to that of a sempstress, a shopgirl, or a factory girl | [69] |
| LETTER VIII. | |
| The importance of raising the respectability of thestation of a domestic, in public estimation, and themode by which it can be done | [78] |
| LETTER IX. | |
| On the duties of subordination. Rules of the Bible.Respectful manners the mark of a lady | [91] |
| LETTER X. | |
| On Visiting, Company, and Religious Meetings. On goingout, and having company. Religious Meetings. A story toillustrate | [110] |
| LETTER XI. | |
| Importance of health to domestics. Modes by which theyinjure health | [126] |
| LETTER XII. | |
| On Dress, Manners and Language.—Dress should beconformed to means and to occupations. Rules of goodmanners | [142] |
| LETTER XIII. | |
| Trials of domestics and remedy for these trials.Fault-finding. Want of comforts and conveniences, &c. | [153] |
| LETTER XIV. | |
| On Economy.—Economy a duty to all. Modes ofeconomizing | [172] |
| LETTER XV. | |
| On the Care of Children.—Patience very needful.Offering rewards. Never shame children for their faults.Never deceive them. Set an example of honesty andmodesty | [180] |
| LETTER XVI. | |
| On Cooking | [193] |
| LETTER XVII. | |
| On setting tables. Washing and ironing, and other housework | [213] |
| LETTER XVIII. | |
| The Way to be Happy | [228] |
LETTERS
TO
Persons engaged in Domestic Service.