Sincerely yours,

Dear Sir:

This is to recommend to you ————. I have been acquainted with ———— for ———— and have found ———— a true friend, and always worthy of a trust. ———— is a ———— of good family connections, a splendid conversationalist and will prove, I am sure, just the person to fill the position you have open.

Very respectfully,

Dear Sir:

The bearer, ————, is a young man of excellent habits, of fine family, and is highly respected in our community. I would recommend him.

Very respectfully,

To Whom it may Concern:

The bearer, ————, is an acquaintance of mine for ———— years. He is a young man of splendid habits. I would recommend him for any position suitable to his ability.

To Whom it may Concern: