[25] While this form is commonly used, it is not grammatically correct. One may say George the Fourth, because three Georges have preceded him. Strictly speaking, one should write The fourth of January.
[26] See under Tense on page [112.]
5. FORMAL NOTE TO TRADESMAN
Mrs. Gorham desires Messrs. Smith & Robinson to send for her examination the electric ironing apparatus advertised in this morning’s “Herald.”
312Sigourney Street
12 January, 1912
(A note of this kind should always have the address.)
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