Part 5
With reference to the above advertisement I beg to enclose copies of testimonials, received within the last few months, by which you will see my capability for management. My friends, you will observe, are gentlemen of position and influence, with whom I am and have been for years on terms of the greatest intimacy. I need not say that, should I obtain the appointment in question, my interest with them and many other very influential friends should be exerted to the utmost of my power to promote in every way the interests of the Institution.
I remain,
Sir,
Yours faithfully,
H. V. Y.
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_Applying to a Friend for a Recommendation by a Young Man desirous of obtaining an Appointment._
Chelsea, May 14th, 187--
DEAR SIR,
As you have known me for very many years, and as I am at present endeavouring to obtain an appointment with Messrs. L----g and L----g, may I take the liberty of asking you to give me a recommendation to them? You know that I have always borne an upright and unblemished character, and that while under your superintendence I was always attentive to my duties, and I believe that I obtained your confidence. Trusting you will comply with my request,
I remain,
Dear Sir,
Yours respectfully,
H. P. K.
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_An Application for a Situation in the Police._
Sevenoaks, February 12th, 187--
SIR,
Having served with you for seven years in the --th Foot, during which time I was employed in situations of trust, and hearing now that you have great influence with the Commissioners of the Police Force of the City of London, may I take the liberty of asking you to assist me in obtaining an appointment in the Force? I am twenty-eight years of age, five feet ten inches in height, strong and healthy, and carried away many prizes at our regimental games.
I remain, Sir,
Yours most respectfully,
H. J. I.,
Late Sergeant 199th Foot.
Colonel ----, Belgrave Square.
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_From a Person desirous of Employment as a Manager of a Wholesale or Retail Business._
Shepherd's Bush, April 5th, 187--
GENTLEMEN,
I beg to forward a strong recommendation from Messrs. C---- and G---- for the post of manager of your [retail or wholesale] business. For some years previous to the late war I was employed by Messrs. ---- and ----, and was selected by their French correspondents to manage a branch establishment at B----, which is now progressing most satisfactorily. I am a good correspondent in French and Italian and German, and understand the business well in all its branches.
Trusting that you will favourably consider my friend's recommendation,
I remain, Gentlemen,
Yours faithfully,
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_Reply to an Application relating to an Advertisement._
420, Princes Street, London.
SIR,
In reply to yours respecting the advertisement in yesterday's _Times_, the appointment referred to was to fill up a vacancy in the Board of an established Brewery Company, "limited," and one which has the prospect of more than ordinary success. All the parties connected with it are of the highest respectability. ---- pounds are required to be invested in paid-up shares, and the remuneration of a director would probably be £---- per annum. There is one appointment also connected with this, worth £---- per annum; but the individual who takes this is expected to introduce £---- on share or loan capital. Should this be likely to suit you, please make an appointment for an early interview.
Yours faithfully,
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_A Book-keeper and Accountant applying for Employment._
Hampton, February 1st, 187--
SIR,
My late employer, Mr. ----, having relinquished business, and hearing that you required a book-keeper, I venture to apply for the situation. For many years I have had great business experience, having been entrusted with matters of great responsibility. I am a good accountant, and can speak and write German, French, and Italian fluently. Soliciting the favour of a reply,
I remain, Sir,
Yours faithfully,
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_Application for Employment in an Auctioneer's and Estate Agent's Office._
Swansea, July 1st, 187--
GENTLEMEN,
Having lately been engaged in the office of S---- and Co., auctioneers and surveyors in B----, and wishing to remove to London, where I have some very influential friends, I write to ascertain if you have a vacancy in your office. The whole control of the business here was left in my hands. I am an experienced surveyor, and can prepare particulars of sale, plans, reports, catalogues, advertisements, &c.; and am able to conduct the routine of business, both in and out of doors. I can refer you to persons in the City should you favour me with a reply.
I remain, Sir,
Yours respectfully,
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_A Person desirous of entering into Partnership in a Lucrative Profession._
Ladbroke Terrace, May 1st, 187--
SIR,
Having seen that Mr. B---- has retired from your firm, I beg to introduce to your notice a friend of mine, who wishes to invest about 2000_l._ in a lucrative business. I have pointed out to him what a well established house yours is, and how the business could be readily increased by the assistance of an energetic partner. He is a man of education, has a great turn for business, and has travelled abroad. He is about thirty years of age, and can give you the most unexceptionable references. If you can call on me I will introduce him to you.
Yours truly,
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_An Estate Agent, relative to a House of which his Client is anxious to Dispose._
Salisbury, February 14th, 187--
_Re Woodside._
DEAR SIR,
We have been expecting to hear from you _re_ the above, giving us instructions as to whether we shall put it up in the Mart this spring or not. If it is still your intention to do so, may we ask that you will kindly let us know at once, as we will then immediately get our bills out, and have them posted about, as this is generally requisite a month or two before the sale, so as to have it well advertised.
If you would kindly favour us with a call, we shall be glad to confer with you upon the subject.
We may mention we are expecting to have several other estates for sale by auction in the spring.
An early call or reply would greatly oblige,
Your most obedient servant,
H. & Co.
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_From an Agent who has been engaged in endeavouring to arrange a matter of importance, applying for Remuneration._
189, Trafalgar Square, September 14th, 187--
DEAR MADAM,
You will of course have observed, by the announcement in the newspapers of this day's date, that the business we have been so anxious about is settled. I do not wish to enlarge on my own humble services in the cause; but I am sure you will admit that if a professional gentleman had been employed, the advice and services I have rendered during the last few years would have been made into a very lengthy bill, far exceeding the amount you promised me, whatever the issue of the negotiations might be. I am well assured that I am in good hands, however, and had I been called upon to render ten times the required services and advice, you would have found me as ready and willing as I have been. Your kind favour of the --ult., enclosing cheque, was duly received. I need not say how glad I shall be to hear again from you at your earliest convenience.
I remain,
Dear Madam,
Yours very faithfully,
ERASMUS JACKSON.
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_Letter from a Traveller at Manchester, to his Employers in London._
Manchester, January 18th, 187--
DEAR SIRS,
During the week very little change has taken place in prices quoted in my last. Cotton was a shade better on Monday, which caused sellers of yarn and cloth in this market to ask rather more in some instances; but the improvement was quite evanescent. The market, however, has continued steady. Some buyers have made attempts to operate at rather lower prices, and offers have been freely made at 1/8_d._ to 1/4_d._ per lb. for yarns, but the offers have only been made in exceptional cases. For goods of all descriptions, notwithstanding some discouraging accounts from abroad, very considerable contracts for distant delivery in point of time could have been secured by making a very slight concession.
Madapollams, jaconets, and mulls are not in active request, but maintain last week's values. Printers T cloths and domestics meet with a fair consumptive demand, and orders can only be placed at the prices of Tuesday. Large importations of cotton, and lower prices, are causing buyers to operate cautiously, both in yarn and cloth. I leave this to-morrow for MacClesfield.
I remain, Gentlemen,
Yours obediently,
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_Relative to an Advertisement, requesting a copy._
Wareham, June 15th, 187-
DEAR SIR,
I have the pleasure of forwarding you, on the fly-leaf, a copy of the order for the advertisement. We trust it was in conformity with your wishes.
Yours respectfully,
H. M. B----.
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_Application for a Debt some time owing_.
Windsor Buildings, May 14th, 187-
MADAM,
Mr. W. C. Durnford has placed his book debts in my hands to collect, and I shall be obliged by the payment of 1_l._ 18_s._ 6_d._, for which I find you are his debtor.
I am, Madam,
Your obedient servant,
J. I----.
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_Application for an outstanding Account._
London, May 4th, 187--
Mrs. ----,
MADAM,
We beg to inform you that we are instructed by Messrs. B----n and C----n, of Duncan Street, who are desirous of clearing off several outstanding accounts which are considerably overdue, to make application to you for payment of an amount of £-- 18_s._ 4_d._ for articles supplied in July, 1868, and January, 1869; and to facilitate the next balancing of books, we ask you to kindly make it convenient to favour us with a cheque for the amount before the 30th inst.
We are, Madam,
Yours faithfully,
H. F. & Co.
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_Applying for an Account, and furnishing particulars._
Streatham, June 13th, 187--
DEAR SIR,
On the other side I hand you particulars of Mrs. Soames' account, for which please send me cheque.
Yours truly,
W. W. _pro_ P. F. C.
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_A Gentleman's Servant, applying for a Situation._
Praetland Terrace, March 1st, 187--
"_Valet Wanted._"
SIR,
In reply to an advertisement in yesterday's _Daily Telegraph_, headed as above, I beg to offer myself for the situation.
For six years and a half I lived with the late General Aslett in that capacity; on his death the establishment was reduced, and I received my dismissal.
I enclose a copy of my character from my previous masters, and also one from the proprietor of the Great Northern Hotel, who has known me for many years. I am unmarried, 5ft. 10in. in height, and twenty-eight years of age.
I remain, Sir,
Your most obedient humble servant,
JAMES FIELD.
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_From a Coachman, requiring a place._
Croydon, October 2nd.
SIR,
Having heard that you are in want of a coachman, I respectfully beg to offer myself for the situation.
I have lived in my last place with J. G----, Esq., who will, I am sure give me a good character.
I remain, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
JOHN JAMES.
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_Reply._
Beech Park, October 4th.
JOHN JAMES,
I have received your application for my coachman's place, and should be glad to know of how many horses you had the care at Mr. ----'s; whether you had a groom under you; and if you can drive in London as well as in the country.
Let me know also if you are a married man, and, if so, whether you have a family.
ROBERT BRUCE.
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_Coachman's Reply._
Croydon, October 6th.
SIR,
I had the care of three horses at Mr. ----, and he allowed me assistance in the stable.
I am a married man and have five children. I have been used to drive in London during the season. If you should be pleased to engage me, I shall endeavour to do my best to serve you.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
JOHN JAMES.
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_Applying for a Situation as a Gardener._
Snowdrop Cottage, June 1st, 187--
SIR,
Understanding that there will be a vacancy shortly in your establishment for a gardener, I respectfully beg to offer myself for the place. From boyhood I have been under the best of gardeners. I served my apprenticeship with, and have been from time to time improving myself under the direction of one of the most experienced landscape gardeners employed in the Crystal Palace Gardens. I enclose you a copy of the opinion formed of my capabilities by those under whom I placed myself, and assure you my whole time and study shall be devoted to your service.
I remain,
Yours obediently,
E. GARDNER.
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_A Gentleman ordering a Set of Harness from a Saddler._
Edisbury Place, February 4th, 187--
SIR,
I send my coachman to consult with you as to the style and quality of a new set of double harness, which I shall shortly require. My own idea is that harness cannot be too light looking. I have also a great objection to a large amount of plating. My coachman will tell you the size of the horses; and please let me know by him the very lowest price.
Yours obediently,
JAMES HEATON.
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_Saddler, in reply._
3, Tanning Road, February 1st, 187--
SIR,
Many thanks for your esteemed communication. From the description given by your coachman of the double harness required, I think I can supply you to your satisfaction for the sum of 24_l._, and everything will be of the best quality. Trusting that you will be satisfied with the quality and character of the goods,
I remain,
Sir,
Your humble obedient servant,
JOSEPH TANNER.
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_Gentleman in reply, objecting to Price._
Edisbury Place, February, 187--
SIR,
On my return I was much surprised to find that your prices were so very much above the sum I proposed to expend for a set of double harness: however, I will consider the matter. A friend of mine who lately ordered a set of harness much the same as that which my coachman described to you, assures me that the charge for it was between 5_l._ and 6_l._ less. I will see you on the subject on my return from Rome.
Yours obediently,
JAMES HEATON.
Mr. ----
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_Saddler, in reply._
3, Tanning Road, February 1st, 187--
SIR,
As I am sorry at any time to lose custom, I take the liberty of requesting you to defer your decision until your return, and if you will then favour me with a call I think I can show you sets of harness at a price that you will find moderate. I enclose you a letter which I have received from a coachman, from which you will be able to judge for yourself of the pressure put upon us by servants.
I remain,
Sir,
Yours respectfully,
JOSEPH TANNER.
James Heaton, Esq.
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_Requesting the Renewal of a Bill._
Tipnor, February 4th, 187--
DEAR SIRS,
Having had great difficulty in collecting my accounts during the last half year (although I have strict assurances that they will all, or nearly all, be settled by the end of this month), I find I am unable to meet in full my acceptance to you for 150_l._ 14_s._ 2_d._ Would you oblige me by holding it to the end of this month? I shall then be prepared to meet the same. An early reply will oblige,
Yours truly,
Messrs. Farren, Johnson, and Styles.
COMMERCIAL FORMS.
_Form of Cheque to "Bearer."_
London, Dec. 8th, 18--
To the London Joint-Stock Bank, Chancery Lane Branch.
Pay to ---- or bearer, One Hundred pounds.
£100. T. ROBINSON.
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_Form of Cheque to "Order."_
London, Dec. 8th, 18--
To the London Joint-Stock Bank, Chancery Lane Branch.
Pay to ---- or order, One Hundred pounds.
£100. T. ROBINSON.
This form will require, previous to payment, the endorsement of the party to whom it is made payable.
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_Form of an Ordinary Bill of Exchange._
London, May 1st, 18--
£100.
Three Months after date, pay to me or my order One Hundred pounds. Value received.
T. ROBINSON.
To Mr. Henry Jones, Liverpool.
To make this a negotiable document, it has to be accepted by being signed across the face by the party on whom it is drawn, and endorsed on the back by the drawer.
This admits of the following change, according to circumstances: instead of "three months after date," it may be "at sight," or at such a time "after sight," or at such a specified time, or "on demand;" and the instruction to pay may be "to A. B. or order."
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_Form of a Promissory Note._
£100. London, July 1st, 18--
Three Months after date, I promise to pay to Mr. Henry Jones, or order, One Hundred pounds, for value received.
T. ROBINSON.
Payable at The London Joint-Stock Bank, Chancery Lane Branch.
To make this a negotiable document, it has to be endorsed by being signed across the back by the party to whom it is made payable.
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_Form of a Foreign Bill of Exchange._
£100. Paris, June 1st, 18--
Sixty days after sight of this First of Exchange (Second and Third unpaid) pay to the order of Messrs. Jones and Robinson, One Hundred pounds sterling, value received; and charge to account, with or without advice of
WILLIAM SMITH.
To Mr. Thomas Kelley, Manchester. Payable in London.
The naming of the payee admits of the same variations as are exhibited in an ordinary Bill of Exchange. The time of payment may be, in like manner, variously expressed. The term "usance" is sometimes employed to express the period of running in foreign bills. It means a certain time fixed by custom as between any two places, and the period covered by a usance will therefore depend on the places of drawing and payment.
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_Form of Ordinary Receipt._
London, May 2nd, 18--
Received of Mr. John Frost, Twenty-nine pounds twelve shillings and sixpence.
£29 12_s._ 6_d._ C. CUTHBERT.
N.B.--All receipts for sums of Two pounds and upwards require to have a receipt stamp affixed to them, which stamp should be cancelled by being written across. The penalty for evading this law is 50_l._
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_Form of Receipt for Rent._
London, August 18th, 18--
Received of A. Wigram, Esq., Fifteen pounds, being one quarter's rent due on Midsummer Day last, for the premises occupied by him at No. 14, South Rupert Street, W.C.
£15 0_s._ 0_d._ T. PHILLIPS.
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_Form of Agreement for Taking a House._
Memorandum of an undertaking entered into this ---- day of ----, 18--, between A. B. of ----, and C. D. of ----, as follows:--
The said A. B. doth hereby let unto the said C. D. a dwelling-house, situate in the parish of ----, for the term of one year certain, and so on from year to year, and so on until half a year's notice to quit be given by or to either party, at the yearly rent of £----, payable quarterly; the tenancy to commence at ---- day next.
And the said A. B. doth undertake to pay the land-tax, the property-tax, and the sewer-rate, and to keep the said house in all necessary repairs, so long as the said C. D. shall continue therein. And the said C. D. doth undertake to take the said house of A. B. for and at the before-mentioned term and rent, and pay all taxes except those on land or property and the sewer-rate, and to abide by the other conditions aforesaid.
Witness our hands the day and year aforesaid.
A. B. Witness E. F. C. D.
[N.B.--Premises are sometimes let for a term of years, or upon other conditions different from those specified above; in such cases the agreement must, of course, be worded conformably.]
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_Form of Notice to Quit, from a Tenant to Landlord._
SIR,
I hereby give you notice that on or before the ---- day of ----next, I shall quit and deliver up possession of the house and premises I now hold of you, situate at ----, in the parish of ----, in the county of ----.
Dated this ---- day of ----, 18--.
Witness, K. I. G. H.
To Mr. L. M.
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_Form of Notice to Quit, from Landlord to Tenant._
SIR,
I hereby give you notice to quit the house and appurtenances, situate at No. ----, which you now hold of me, on or before ---- next.
Dated ----, 18--.
Signed N. O. (Landlord).
To Mr. P. Q.
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_Form of Will._
THIS is the last Will and Testament of A. B., of No. ---- Street, ----. I hereby give and devise to my wife, Jane B., her heirs, executors, and administrators, for her and their own use and benefit, absolutely and for ever, all my estate and effects, both real and personal, whatsoever and wheresoever, and of what nature and quality soever, and I hereby appoint her, the said Jane B., sole executrix of this my Will. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this ----day of ----, one thousand eight hundred and ----.
A. B.
Signed by the said A. B., in the presence of us, present at the same time, who in his presence and in the presence of each other, attest and subscribe our names as witnesses hereto.
[N.B.--The above is a simple form of Will. They can, of course, be made in various ways, but in every case care should be taken that the persons mentioned in the Will should be fully and properly designated, and that the testator's intentions be stated in language as clear and precise as possible.]
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_Form of Bill of Sale._
KNOW all men by these presents, that I, A. B., of ----, for and in consideration of the sum of ----, in hand, paid, at and before the sealing and delivery hereof, by C. D., of ----, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have bargained and sold, and by these presents do bargain and sell unto the said C. D., all the goods, household stuff, and implements of household, and all other goods whatsoever mentioned in the schedule hereunto annexed, now remaining and being in ----. To have and to hold all and singular the goods, household stuff, and implements of household, and every of them by these presents, bargained and sold unto the said C. D., his executors, administrators, and assigns for ever, and I, the said A. B., for myself, my executors, and administrators, all and singular, of the said goods, unto the said C. D., his executors and administrators and assigns, and against all and every other person and persons whatsoever, shall and will warrant and for ever defend by these presents, of which goods I, the said A. B., have put the said C. D., in possession, by delivering him one silver candelabrum, &c., on the sealing hereof; in witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal this ---- day of ----, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ----
A. B.
Signed, sealed, and delivered, } C. D. in the presence of us, } E. F.
DIRECTIONS FOR ADDRESSING PERSONS OF RANK, &c.
_1. In Letters or Conversation._ _2. The Directions of Letters._
THE ROYAL FAMILY.
The QUEEN--
1. Madam; Most Gracious Sovereign; May it please your Majesty.
2. To the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty.
The Sons and Daughters, Brothers and Sisters of Sovereigns--
1. Sir, or Madam, May it please your Royal Highness.
2. To His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
To Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge.
OTHER BRANCHES OF THE ROYAL FAMILY.
1. Sir, or Madam, May it please your Highness.
2. To His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge; or, To Her Royal Highness the Princess Mary of Teck.
THE NOBILITY.
A Duke, or Duchess--
1. My Lord Duke, or Madam, May it please your Grace.
2. To His Grace the Duke of Bedford; or, To Her Grace the Duchess of Bedford.
A Marquis, or Marchioness--
1. My Lord, or Madam, May it please your Lordship, or, May it please your Ladyship.
2. To the Most Noble the Marquis, or Marchioness, of Westminster.
An Earl or Countess--the same.
To the Right Honourable the Earl, or Countess, of Shrewsbury.
A Viscount or Viscountess--
1. My Lord, or Madam, May it please your Lordship, or, May it please your Ladyship.
2. To the Right Honourable Viscount, or Viscountess, Lifford.
A Baron or Baroness--the same.