Baltimore, Md., November 20, 189-.
Dear Denton:
My friend, Louis Ross, will present this note. Any kindness you may show him will confer a favor upon
Yours truly,
Frank P. Breckenridge.
To Mr. James Denton,
Ottumwa, Ill.
The envelope to a letter of introduction should be addressed as follows:
Mr. James Denton, Ottumwa, Ill.
Introducing Mr. Louis Ross.
Letters of introduction should not be sent indiscriminately, as no one has a right to force a possibly undesirable acquaintance upon a friend, while, at the same time, the individual asking such a favor should be thoroughly convinced that he is entitled to the privilege. Letters of introduction, where they are between ladies, may be left by the caller, together with her card. She must not, however, ask to see the lady of the house, who is expected, shortly after the receipt of such a missive, to call in person, and should endeavor, during her stay, to include her in a portion of her social plans for the season; circumstances, of course, governing the extent to which these attentions should be carried.