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Letters of Introduction

LETTERS of Introduction should be written very plainly, and should be in brief, as the person introduced is compelled to wait while the letter is being read. In introducing a person in a business capacity, state distinctly what is his’ business; if a professtonal man, his profession, and your knowledge or information of his ability.

The letter of introduction should be left unsealed. It would be a great discourtesy to prevent the bearer from seeing what you have written.

As in letters of recommendation, the person giving a letter of introduction is, in a measure, responsible for the character and ability of the person introduced. Hence, such letters should be guardedly written, or given with full knowledge of the person they introduce.

That the person receiving such a letter may know at a glance its character, the letter should, on the envelope, be addressed thus:

Presenting the letter of introduction at the private house, send it by the servant to the person addressed, accompanied with your card.

At the business house, send the letter to the counting-room, accompanied by your card.

Introducing one Gentleman to Another.

Norway, Maine, July 9, 18—.

Friend William The bearer of this, Mr. Sterling Hepworth, is a dry-goods merchant in our town, who visits your city for the purpose of making purchases for his fall trade. Mr. H. is a heavy dealer in his line, pays cash for all he buys, and expects the discount accompanying cash payment. Any favor you can render him by introduction to your leading wholesale houses, or otherwise, will be appreciated by Mr. Hepworth, and acknowledged by,

Your Friend,

WALTER KIMBALL.

William Darling

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Introducing one Lady to Another.

Rome, Ga., Aug. 10, 18—.

Dear Annabel:

I take this occasion to introduce to you the bearer of this letter, Mrs. Pemberton, who is on a visit to her relatives in your city. Mrs. P. is my very dear friend, of whom you have often heard me speak. Believing that your acquaintance with each other would be mutually agreeable, I have urged her to call upon you during her stay. Any attention you may bestow upon her, during her visit, will be highly appreciated by,

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Your Friend,

DELIA MAYBORNE.

Introducing a Young Musician to a Lady Friend.

Salem, Mass., Sept. 12, 18—.

Mrs. Stephen Hawkins.
Dear Friend:
The bearer, Miss Serena Snow, visits your city for the purpose of pursuing a musical education, being as yet undetermined whom she will choose as an instructor. Any advice and assistance you may render will be highly appreciated by her, and duly acknowledged by her parents, who have great confidence in your judgment in matters pertaining to music.

Trusting that you will find it agreeable to aid my young friend, I remain,

Yours Sincerely,

MARY A. BARNET.

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Introducing an Officer to a Brother-Officer.

Holyoke, Mass., Sept. 17, 18—.

Dear Captain:
My old-time comrade, Capt. H. M. Benson, visits your town for the purpose of attending the Army Reunion on the 27th. As he will remain some little time, I commend him to your brotherly care. Believing that your acquaintance will be mutually, agreeable, I remain,

Fraternally Yours,

T. M. SEYMOUR.

Capt. A. M. Bellows