The New Century Standard Letter-Writer

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Author

Chambers, Alfred B.

Title

The New Century Standard Letter-Writer Business, Family and Social Correspondence, Love-Letters, Etiquette, Synonyms, Legal Forms, Etc.

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E-text prepared by MFR, Eleni Christofaki, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team ( www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive ( archive.org)

Language

English

LoC Class

BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion

Subject

Letter writing

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Project Gutenberg

eBook-No. 56911

Release Date

April 3, 2018

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Public domain in the USA.

Contents

1. 1.E-text prepared by MFR, Eleni Christofaki, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team ( http://www.pgdp.net ) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive ( https://archive.org ) — Transcriber's Note. — NEW CENTURY STANDARD LETTER-WRITER
2. 2.TABLE OF CONTENTS
3. 3.PART I BUSINESS INTERCOURSE — CHAPTER I COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENCE — A. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS — B. EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYE — C. BUYING, SELLING AND SHIPPING GOODS — D. CREDITS AND BUSINESS REFERENCES — E. ACCOUNTS AND PAYMENTS — F. BUSINESS NOTICES — CHAPTER II SEMI-PRIVATE BUSINESS — 74. From a Gentleman of Leisure to his Bank. — 75. From a Lady to her Bank. — 76. From a Tenant to his Landlord, concerning Repairs. — 77. Answer to the Above. — 78. From a Tenant to his Landlord, Complaining of Neglect. — 79. Answer to the Above. — 80. From a Lady to a Firm of Real Estate Agents, Making an Offer for a Furnished House. — 81. From a Lady to a Firm of Real Estate Agents, Asking Them to put a House on Their Lists. — 82. From a Lady to a Real Estate Agent Asking for a List of Houses for Rent. — 83. To a Real Estate Firm Asking Information About a Farm. — 84. From a Gentleman to House Decorators, Asking for an Estimate. — 85. From a Gentleman to a Firm of House Decorators, Asking for Time to Settle His Account. — 86. From a Gentleman to a Firm of Publishers, Enclosing Subscription. — 87. To the Baggage Master of a R. R. Depot, Concerning Lost Baggage. — 88. From a Lady to a Dressmaker, Complaining of Extravagant Charges. — 89. From a Lady to a Dressmaker Postponing the Settlement of an Account. — 90. From a Gentleman to His Tailor. — 91. Applying for a Situation as Teacher. — 92. Recommending a Teacher. — 93. From a Lady to Her Lawyer Concerning a Claim Against Her. — 94. From a Lady to a Lawyer Concerning a Bill of Costs. — CHAPTER III PRIVATE BUSINESS — 95. Asking a Friend to Make a Purchase for the Writer. — 96. From a Lady Asking a Friend to Visit Furnished Houses for Rent. — 97. From a Lady to a Friend, Asking Her to Engage Rooms at the Sea-shore. — 98. From a Lady to a Lawyer Requesting His Immediate Attendance upon Her Father. — 99. From a Lady to a Medical Man, Requesting His Immediate Attendance. — 100. From a Lady to a Medical Man, Asking for His Account. — 101. To a Gentleman Concerning a Note the Writer has Indorsed for Him. — 102. Requesting a Loan from a Friend. — 103. Answer to the Above. — 104. Asking a Relative for a Temporary Loan. — 105. From a Lady to Another Concerning a Furnished Country House. — 106. Answer to the Above. — 107. From a Young Lady Desirous of Securing Farm-House Board. — 108. Answer to the Above. — 109. From a Lady Desirous of Placing a Sick Child at a Farm House. — 110. Answer to the Above. — 111. From a Lady to a Teacher of Music. — 112. Answer to the Above. — 113. To an Artist Concerning a Portrait. — 114. From a Lady Asking Private Reformation about a School. — 115. Answer to the Above.
4. 4.PART II FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE — CHAPTER I INTRODUCTORY REMARKS — CHAPTER II BETWEEN PARENTS AND CHILDREN — 116. To a Son Entering Business. — 117. From a Son to his Father Offering to Leave College. — 118. Answer to the Above. — 119. To a Mother from Her Daughter after First Day in College. — 120. Answer to the Above. — 121. From a Son to His Father, Excusing His Extravagance. — 122. From a Mother to Her Daughter on Her Birthday. — 123. From a Son to His Father, Expressing Dislike of His Present Occupation. — 124. From a Little Boy at Home to His Papa. — 125. From a Little Boy to His Grandfather. — 126. From a Little Boy to His Uncle. — 127. From a Little Boy at School to His Sister. — 128. From a Little Girl at School to Her Mamma. — 129. From a Little Girl at Home to Her Absent Mother. — 130. From a Little Girl on a Visit, to Her Mamma at Home. — 131. From a Little Girl to Her Grandmamma. — 132. From a Little Girl to Her Brother at School. — CHAPTER III TO AND FROM RELATIVES, GUARDIANS, ETC. — 133. From a Mother-in-Law to a Son-in-Law. — 134. From a Mother-in-Law to a Daughter-in-Law. — 135. From a Daughter-in-Law to a Mother-in-Law. — 136. From a Daughter-in-Law to a Father-in-Law. — 137. From a Sister-in-Law to a Brother-in-Law. — 138. From a Brother to a Married Sister Asking for Her Husband's Influence. — 139. From a Sister to an Elder Brother, about a Temporary Loan. — 140. From a Niece to an Aunt. — 141. To a Cousin, Wishing a Merry Christmas. — 142. From a Ward to His Guardian, Asking for an Increased Allowance. — 143. Answer to the Above. — CHAPTER IV TO, FROM AND ABOUT GOVERNESSES, CHAPERONS, COMPANIONS, HOUSEKEEPERS, ETC. — 144. From a Governess Applying for a Position. — 145. Asking a Lady Concerning an Applicant for the Position of Governess. — 146. Recommending a Governess. — 147. Answering an Advertisement for a Chaperon. — 148. Answering an Advertisement for a Companion. — 149. Replying to an Advertisement for a Housekeeper. — CHAPTER V SERVANTS — 150. From a Housemaid Applying for a Situation. — 151. From a Housemaid Accepting a Situation. — 152. From a Housemaid Excusing Herself for not Taking a Situation . — 153. Asking for Information Concerning a Maid. — 154. Answer to the Above. — 155. Asking for Information Concerning a Cook. — 156. Answer to the Above. — 157. Asking for Information Concerning a Butler. — 158. Answer to the Above. — 159. From a Cook Asking a Lady to Recommend Her. — 160. From a Nurse to Her Mistress Absent from Home. — 161. Marriage Proposal from a Butler to a Cook. — 162. Answer to the Above.
5. 5.PART III LOVE AND MARRIAGE — CHAPTER I PROPOSALS, ACCEPTANCES, REFUSALS — 163. From a Gentleman to a Young Lady Friend of His about a Misunderstanding. — 164. Answer to the Above (Kindly). — 165. Answer to No. 163 (Conciliatory). — 166. Answer to No. 163 (Chilly). — 167. From a Gentleman to a Young Lady Asking the Privilege of a Correspondence. — 168. Answer to the Above. — 169. From a Gentleman Asking Permission of a Lady to Address Her by Her Christian Name. — 170. Answer to the Above. — 171. From a Gentleman Asking a Lady for an Interview. — 173. From a Gentleman to a Young Lady, Proposing Marriage. — 174. Answer to the Above (Favorable). — 175. Answer to No. 173 (Unfavorable). — 176. Marriage Proposal to a Lady to whom the Writer has never been Introduced. — 177. Answer to the Above (Favorable). — 178. Answer to No. 176 (Unfavorable). — 179. Marriage Proposal to a Young Lady Unaware of the Writer's Intentions. — 180. Answer to the Above (Favorable). — 181. Answer to No. 179 (Unfavorable). — 182. Marriage Proposal from a Gentleman to a Lady to whom he has paid Marked Attentions. — 183. Answer to the Above. — 184. Marriage Proposal from a Gentleman of Small Means. — 185. Answer to the Above (Favorable). — 186. Answer to No. 184 (Unfavorable). — 187. Marriage Proposal from a Middle-aged Gentleman to a Young Lady. — 188. Answer to the Above (Favorable). — 189. Answer to No. 187 (Unfavorable). — 190. Marriage Proposal from a Widower to a Widow. — 191. Answer to the Above. — 192. Marriage Proposal to a Wealthy Widow. — 193. Answer to the Above (Favorable). — 194. Answer to No. 192 (Unfavorable). — 195. Marriage Proposal from a Widower to a Young Lady. — 196. Answer to the Above (Favorable). — 197. Answer to No. 195 (Unfavorable). — 198. Marriage Proposal to a Young Lady, from a Widower with Grown-up Daughters. — 199. Answer to the Above (Favorable). — 200. Answer to the Above (Unfavorable). — 201. Marriage Proposal to an Heiress. — 202. Answer to the Above (Favorable). — 203. Answer to No. 201 (Unfavorable). — CHAPTER II TO AND FROM PARENTS, GUARDIANS, FRIENDS, ETC., IN REFERENCE TO MARRIAGE MATTERS — 204. Asking a Father for His Daughter's Hand. — 205. Answer to the Above (Favorable). — 206. Answer to No. 204 (Unfavorable). — 207. Another Request to a Father for His Daughter's Hand. — 208. Answer to the Above. — 209. Asking a Father for His Approval of the Writer's Engagement with His Daughter. — 210. Answer to the Above (Favorable). — 211. Answer to No. 209 (Unfavorable). — 212. From a Gentleman, asking for His Father's Approval to His Recent Engagement. — 213. Answer to the Above. — 214. From a Young Lady to Her Guardian, asking for His Approval of Her Recent Engagement. — 215. Answer to the Above. — 216. From a Father to a Gentleman who has paid Marked Attentions to His Daughter Requesting to Know His Intentions. — 217. Answer to the Above. — 218. From a Father to a Gentleman, forbidding Him to Pay any further Attentions to His Daughter. — 219. Answer to the Above. — 220. From the Father of a Young Lady to the Father of a Young Gentleman, disapproving of the latter's Attentions to Writer's Daughter. — 221. From a Mother Announcing her Daughter's Engagement. — 222. Answer to the Above. — 223. From a Young Lady to a Girl Friend, Announcing Her Engagement. — 224. From a Young Lady, Congratulating a Girl Friend on Her Engagement. — 225. From a Gentleman Announcing His Engagement. — 226. To a Young Lady, from the Mother of Her Fiancé. — 227. Answer to the Above. — 228. From a Gentleman Congratulating a Friend on His Coming Marriage. — 229. From a Fiancée Asking a Young Lady to be Her Bridesmaid. — CHAPTER III BETWEEN ENGAGED PEOPLE — 230. To a Lady on Being First Accepted. — 231. To a Lady to Whom the Writer Has Become Recently Engaged. — 232. From a Gentleman to His Fiancée asking Her to Accept a Present. — 233. Answer to the Above. — 234. To a Gentleman to Whom the Writer Has Just Become Engaged. — 235. From a Gentleman to His Fiancée. — 236. Answer to the Above. — 237. Another Letter from a Gentleman to His Fiancée. — 238. Answer to the Above. — 239. To a Lady to Whom the Writer is Engaged, Asking Her to Name the Day. — 240. Answer to the Above (Favorable). — 241. Answer to the Above (Unfavorable). — 242. From a Lady to Her Fiancé, Asking Him to Consent to the Postponement of their Marriage. — 243. From a Gentleman to his Fiancée, Complaining of Her Coldness. — 244. From a Lady to Her Fiancé, Complaining of His Indifference. — 245. From a Lady to Her Fiancé of Whom She is Jealous. — 246. Answer to the Above (Protesting). — 247. Answer to No. 245 (Conciliating). — 248. From a Gentleman to His Fiancée Acknowledging His Jealousy. — 249. From a Gentleman to His Fiancée Apologizing for His Unwarranted Jealousy. — 250. From a Young Lady to Her Fiancé Apologizing for Her Unfounded Jealousy. — 251. From the Mother of a Young Lady to Her Daughter's Fiancé, Concerning a Quarrel Between the Lovers. — CHAPTER IV BREAKING OFF ENGAGEMENTS — 252. From a Gentleman to His Fiancée Asking Her to put an End to Their Engagement. — 253. From a Young Lady to Her Fiancé Putting an end to Their Engagement. — 254. Answer to the Above. — 255. From a Lady to Her Fiancé Breaking off Their Engagement on Account of His Coldness. — 256. From a Lady to Her Fiancé Breaking off Their Engagement on Account of a Change in Her Feelings toward Him. — 257. From a Gentleman to His Fiancée Offering to Release Her from Their Engagement. — 258. Answer to the Above. — 259. From a Mother to Her Daughter's Fiancé Breaking off the Engagement. — 260. From a Father to His Daughter's Fiancé Breaking off the Engagement.
6. 6.PART IV SOCIAL INTERCOURSE — CHAPTER I INTRODUCTORY REMARKS — CHAPTER II REQUESTING OR GRANTING INTRODUCTIONS, FAVORS, ETC. — 261. From a Gentleman to the American Minister at Foreign Court, Requesting a Presentation. — 262. Answer to the Above. — 263. A General Letter of Introduction. — 264. From a Lady Asking for a Letter of Introduction. — 265. Asking a Lady to call on a Person Who is a Stranger to Her. — 266. From a Lady Asking for Letters of Introduction. — 267. From a Lady Introducing a Young Married Couple to a Friend. — 268. From a Father Introducing His Son to a Minister. — 269. From a Lady Introducing a Friend to an old School Mate. — 270. From a Gentleman Introducing a College Chum to a Sister. — 271. From a Lady Asking for a Subscription to some Charity. — 272. From a Young Lady to a Girl Friend Asking for Her Photograph. — 273. Answer to the Above. — 274. Asking a Gentleman to be Godfather. — 275. Answer to the Above. — 276. Asking a Lady to be Godmother. — 277. Unfavorable Answer to the Above. — 278. To a Lady, After a First Visit to Her Country Home. — 279. From a Gentleman to His Pastor, asking Him to Visit His Sick Mother. — 280. From a Gentleman to a Minister, Requesting His Immediate Presence. — 281. To a Minister Respecting an Application for Assistance. — 282. From a Lady to Her Pastor, Concerning a School Treat. — 283. To a Young Lady, Presenting Her with Flowers. — 284. From a Gentleman to a Lady Sending Her a Song. — 285. Answer to the Above. — 286. From an Elderly Gentleman to a Young Lady, Offering Her a Birthday Present. — 287. Answer to the Above. — 288. From a Gentleman to a Lady, Enclosing Tickets to an Entertainment. — 289. Answer to the Above (Acceptance). — 290. Answer to No. 288 (Regrets). — 291. To an Invalid, from a Stranger, Offering Her Fruit and Flowers. — 292. Answer to the Above. — 293. Asking for an Invitation to a Ball for a Friend. — 294. Unfavorable Answer to the Above. — 295. From a Lady asking for an Invitation to a Dancing Party for a Gentleman. — 296. Asking for an Invitation to Amateur Theatricals for Visiting Friends. — CHAPTER III CONGRATULATIONS, [1] CONDOLENCES, RESIGNATIONS, ETC. — 297. From a Lady Addressing Birthday Congratulations to a Friend. — 298. Condoling with a Friend about His Failure in Business. — 299. Informing a Wife of the Illness of Her Husband. — 300. Informing a Gentleman of the Illness of His Wife. — 301. Informing a Married Daughter of the Illness of Her Mother. — 302. Inquiring after the Health of a Lady's Husband. — 303. Indirectly Inquiring after the Health of an Invalid. — 304. Sympathizing with a Confirmed Invalid. — 305. From a Daughter, Announcing the Death of Her Mother. — 306. To a Brother-in-Law, Announcing the Death of the Writer's Husband. — 307. Condoling with a Lady on the Death of Her Husband. — 308. Answer to the Above. — 309. Condoling with a Gentleman on the Death of His Wife. — 310. Answer to the Above. — 311. Condoling with a Lady on the Death of Her Brother. — 312. Answer to the Above. — 313. Condoling with a Young Lady on the Death of Her Mother. — 314. Condoling with a Friend on the Loss of Her Child. — 315. Condoling with a Lady on the Death of a Friend. — 316. Answer to the Above. — 317. Asking a Friend to Attend a Funeral. — 318. To a Lady, Offering to Attend the Funeral of Her Husband. — 319. Asking a Relative to attend a Funeral. — 320. To a Relative, Offering to attend a Funeral. — Footnotes: — CHAPTER IV INVITATIONS AND REGRETS — 321. Inviting a Married Couple to a Formal Dinner. — 322. Answer to the Above (Acceptance). — 323. Answer to No. 321 (Regrets). — 324. Inviting a Married Couple to an Informal Dinner. — 325. Answer to the Above (Acceptance). — 326. Answer to No. 324 (Regrets). — 327. Inviting a Gentleman to a Formal Dinner. — 328. Inviting a Gentleman to an Informal Dinner. — 329. Answer to the Above (Acceptance). — 330. Answer to No. 328 (Regrets). — 331. Inviting a Lady to a Luncheon. — 332. Answer to the Above (Acceptance). — 333. Answer to No. 331 (Regrets). — 334. Inviting a Gentleman to a Luncheon. — 335. Answer to the Above (Acceptance). — 336. Answer to No. 334 (Regrets). — 337. Asking a Young Lady to Sing at an Afternoon Tea. — 338. Answer to the Above. — 339. Inviting a Lady to a Formal Afternoon Tea. — 340. Answer to the Above. — 341. Inviting a Lady to an Informal Afternoon Tea. — 342. Asking a Gentleman to Recite at an Afternoon Tea. — 343. Inviting a Lady to an Informal Garden Party. — 344. Answer to the Above. — 345. Inviting a Lady to a Church Sociable. — 346. Inviting a Lady to a Picnic. — 347. Answer to the Above. — 348. Inviting a Gentleman to a Picnic. — 349. Answer to the Above. — 350. From a Married Lady to Another, Inviting Her to Attend a Theatre Party. — 351. Answer to the Above. — 352. From a Gentleman Inviting a Young Lady to Attend a Theatre. — 353. Answer to the Above. — 354. Inviting a Lady to a Small Evening Party. — 355. Inviting a Lady and Her Daughter to a Dance. — 356. Answer to the Above. — 357. Inviting a Young Lady to a Dance. — 358. Answer to the Above. — 359. Inviting a Gentleman to a Dancing-Party. — 360. Answer to the Above. — 361. Inviting a Gentleman to a Garden Party. — 362. Answer to the Above. — 363. From a Gentleman to a Young Lady Inviting Her to Visit a Theater. — 364. Answer to the Above. — 365. From a Little Girl to a Friend, Asking Her to Tea. — 366. Answer to the Above. — 367. Inviting a Lady to Make the Writer a Visit in Town. — 368. Answer to the Above. — 369. Asking a Lady to pay the Writer a Country Visit. — 370. Answer to the Above. — 371. Inviting a Lady to pay the Writer a Visit at the Seashore. — 372. Answer to the Above. — 373. Postponing a Dinner Party on Account of a Death. — 374. Postponing a Dance. — 375. Postponing a Friend's Visit on Account of Illness in the Family. — 376. From a Gentleman, Excusing Himself from Keeping a Dinner Engagement. — 377. From a Lady, Excusing Herself from Keeping a Dinner Engagement. — 378. Resigning from Membership in a Club.
7. 7.PART V — HOW TO ADDRESS IN WRITING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, MEMBERS OF HIS CABINET, AND OTHER HIGH OFFICIALS
8. 8.PART VI — THE CORRECT FORMS OF VISITING CARDS, INVITATIONS, ETC. — VISITING CARDS — INVITATION CARDS — LEAVE-TAKING — NOTIFICATION OF BIRTHS AND FUNERALS
9. 9.PART VII — LEGAL FORMS — BILL OF SALE — ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE — MORTGAGE — FORM OF GENERAL SUBMISSION TO ARBITRATION — RELEASE DEED — RELEASE—GENERAL — WARRANTY DEED—STATUTORY FORM — LEASE—SHORT FORM — ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT FOR WARRANTY DEED — WILL
10. 10.PART VIII. MISCELLANY. — PROPER SPELLING AND MEANING OF LATIN, FRENCH AND ITALIAN WORDS — ABBREVIATIONS USED IN BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE — USE OF PUNCTUATION MARKS. — ETIQUETTE. — I.—In Public. — II.—In the Parlor. — III.—In the Dining-Room. — IV.—In Your Dress and Habits. — V.—In Your Speech. — VI.—Etiquette of Calls. — THE LEADING SYNONYMS OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE — THE USE OF CAPITALS. — LETTER POSTAGE. — UNITED STATES. — OTHER COUNTRIES.
11. 11.Transcriber's Note: — Corrections. — Errata

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