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.
_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.
_A Gentleman"s Servant, applying for a Situation._
Praetland Terrace, March 1st, 187--
"_Valet Wanted._"
SIR,
In reply to an advertis.e.m.e.nt 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.
_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.
_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.