(On Birth of Child)

My dear ————,

Congratulations upon the birth of your son. With such intelligent and religious guidance as his parents will give him, I feel sure that he will grow up to noble manhood, and be a joy and a great blessing to all.

Very sincerely yours,

LETTERS OF FRIENDLY APPRECIATION

My dear ————,

I have just heard of your success in ————.

I have always had a great admiration for you and your work, and I am sending this little note to assure you of my regard, and to wish you still further successes.

Your Friend,

My dear ————,