# Searchlights on Health/Forms of Social Letters

FORMS OF SOCIAL LETTERS.
1.—From a Young Lady to a Clergyman Asking a Recommendation.
Nantwich, May 18th, 1915
 Reverend and Dear Sir:
 Having seen an advertisment for a school mistress in the Daily  Times, I have been recommended to offer myself as a candidate.  Will you kindly favor me with a testimonial as to my  character, ability and conduct while at Boston Normal School?  Should you consider that I am fitted for the position,  you would confer a great favor on me if you would interest  yourself in my behalf.
 I remain, Reverend Sir,  Your most obedient and humble servant,  LAURA B. NICHOLS.
2.—Applying for a Position as a Teacher of Music.
Scotland, Conn., January 21st, 1915
 Madam,
 Seeing your advertisement in The Clarion of to-day, I write to  offer my services as a teacher of music in your family.
 I am a graduate of the Peabody Institute, of Baltimore, where  I was thoroughly instructed in instrumental and vocal music.
 I refer by permission to Mrs. A.J. Davis, 1922 Walnut Street;  Mrs. Franklin Hill, 2021 Spring Garden Street, and Mrs.  William Murray, 1819 Spruce Street, in whose families I have  given lessons.
 Hoping that you may see fit to employ me, I am,  Very respectfully yours,  NELLIE REYNOLDS.
3.—Applying for a Situation as a Cook.
Charlton Place, September 8th, 1894.
 Madam:
 Having seen your advertisement for a cook in to-day's Times,  I beg to offer myself for your place. I am a thorough cook. I  can make clear soups, entrees, jellies, and all kinds of made  dishes. I can bake, and am also used to a dairy. My wages are  $4 per week, and I can give good reference from my last place,  in which I lived for two years. I am thirty-three years of  age.
 I remain, Madam,  Yours very respectfully,  MARY MOONEY.
4.—Recommending a School Teacher.
Ottawa, Ill., February 10th, 1894.
 Col. Geo. H. Haight,  President Board of Trustees, etc.
 Dear Sir: I take pleasure in recommending to your favorable  consideration the application of Miss Hannah Alexander for the  position of teacher in the public school at Weymouth.
 Miss Alexander is a graduate of the Davidson Seminary, and for  the past year has taught a school in this place. My children  have been among her pupils, and their progress has been  entirely satisfactory to me.
 Miss Alexander is a strict disciplinarian, an excellent  teacher, and is thoroughly competent to conduct the school for  which she applies.
 Trusting that you may see fit to bestow upon her the  appointment she seeks, I am.
 Yours very respectfully,  ALICE MILLER.
5.—A Business Introduction.
J.W. Brown, Earlville, Ill.  Chicago, Ill., May 1st, 1915
 My Dear Sir: This will introduce to you Mr. William Channing,  of this city, who visits Earlville on a matter of business,  which he will explain to you in person. You can rely upon his  statements, as he is a gentleman of high character, and should  you be able to render him any assistance, it would be greatly  appreciated by
 Yours truly,  HAIGHT LARABEE.
6.—Introducing One Lady to Another.
Dundee, Tenn., May 5th, 1894.
 Dear Mary:
 Allow me to introduce to you my ever dear friend, Miss Nellie  Reynolds, the bearer of this letter. You have heard me speak  of her so often that you will know at once who she is. As I  am sure you will be mutually pleased with each other, I have  asked her to inform you of her presence in your city. Any  attention you may show her will be highly appreciated by
 Yours affectionately,  LIZZIE EICHER.
7.—To a Lady, Apologizing for a Broken Engagement.
Albany, N.Y., May 10th, 1894.
 My Dear Miss Lee:
 Permit me to explain my failure to keep my appointment with  you this evening. I was on my way to your house, with the  assurance of a pleasant evening, when unfortunately I was very  unexpectedly called from home on very important business.
 I regret my disappointment, but hope that the future may  afford us many pleasant meetings.
 Sincerely your friend,  IRVING GOODRICH.
8.—Form of an Excuse for a Pupil.
Thursday Morning, April 4th
 Mr. Bunnel:
 You will please excuse William for non-attendance at school  yesterday, as I was compelled to keep him at home to attend to  a matter of business. MRS. A. SMITH.
9.—Form of Letter Accompanying a Present.
Louisville, July 6, 1895
 My Dearest Nelly:
 Many happy returns of the day. So fearful was I that it would  escape your memory, that I thought I would send you this  little trinket by way of reminder, I beg you to accept it and  wear it for the sake of the giver. With love and best wishes.
 Believe me ever, your sincere friend,  CAROLINE COLLINS.
10.—Returning Thanks for the Present.
Louisville, July 6, 1894.
 Dear Mrs. Collins:
 I am very much obliged to you for the handsome bracelet  you have sent me. How kind and thoughtful it was of you to  remember me on my birthday. I am sure I have every cause to  bless the day, and did I forget it, I have many kind friends  to remind me of it. Again thanking you for your present, which  is far too beautiful for me, and also for your kind wishes.
 Believe me, your most grateful,  BERTHA SMITH.
11.—Congratulating a Friend Upon His Marriage.
Menton, N.Y., May 24th, 1894.
 My Dear Everett:
 I have, to-day received the invitation to your wedding, and  as I cannot be present at that happy event to offer my  congratulations in person, I write.
 I am heartily glad you are going to be married, and  congratulate you upon the wisdom of your choice. You have won  a noble as well as a beautiful woman, and one whose love will  make you a happy man to your life's end. May God grant that  trouble may not come near you but should it be your lot, you  will have a wife to whom you can look with confidence for  comfort, and whose good sense and devotion to you will be your  sure and unfailing support.
 That you may both be very happy, and that your happiness may  increase with your years, is the prayer of
 Your Friend, FRANK HOWARD.