Another. Sir, June 5th, 18 An opportunity having now presented itself, by the decease of my late master, of laying a permanent foundation for my future prospects in life, I have ventured to address you on the subject, having every reason to believe, from the sentiments you have hitherto expressed concerning my welfare, that your kind assistance will not be withheld. Messrs. Wilson and Parker, the executors of my late employer, have offered me the business and stock in trade, and lease of the premises, for the sum of £150, which sum is really trifling, when compared with the prospect and advantages which I am confident must attend the closing upon such an offer. My industry and frugality have secured to me two-thirds of this sum; and I have sanguine hopes that, upon consideration, you will not allow such an opportunity to pass away, by withholding your assistance, at this critical juncture, since it is by no means probable that such a prospect will ever again offer, for the security of my future welfare and happiness. Earnestly soliciting your generous attention to my request, I remain, sir, Your most obedient servant, J. Robinson, Esq. JOHN TAYLOR. Answer. Dear Sir, June 7th, 18. I have taken your letter into consideration, and must agree with you that such an opportunity seldom offers, to a young man desirous of establishing himself. There is one statement in your letter, which not only induced me to afford the matter due consideration, but weighed much with me in coming to a conclusion, which is, that you had been so considerate and frugal as to be already possessed of two-thirds of the sum required, and trusting that an advancement of your station in life will rather add to than diminish your precaution for further contingences, I shall feel much pleasure in complying with your request; allowing you, at the same time, three years for the liquidation of the loan, without interest. You can call upon me next Thursday, when the sum of £50 shall be ready for you: at the same time, you can place the lease under my care, until you have repaid me. Mr. Taylor. Yours respectfully, J. ROBINSON. Complaint of delay in the execution of an order. Gentlemen, September 12th, 18 The order I sent you on the 4th instant, has not yet been forwarded: I must remark that it is not the first time I have been inconvenienced by your delay; and unless you are more punctual in future, I shall be under the necessity of opening an account with another firm. I am, gentlemen, yours, &c. Messrs. Sandford & Co. Jos. SHARP. Answer. Sir, September 13th, 18 We have to apologise for our seeming inattention, but being out of some of the articles necessary to complete your order, we thought it would be better to wait till we could send the whole, which we have this day done, per railway. The strictest punctuality shall be in future attended to. We are, sir, your obliged servants, Mr. Sharp. My dear sir, J. SANDFORD & Co. Requesting a favour. June 22nd, 18 I shall feel myself particularly obliged, if you will have the kindness to call on Mr. Jackson, druggist, No. —, Cornhill, and pay him, on my account, the money sent herewith, £10, observing to take his receipt for the same. I am sorry to give you so much trouble, but when an opportunity offers, shall be happy to be of service to you in return. I am, dear sir, Mr. Rawlins. Answer. Yours obliged, THOMAS KING. June 24th, 18 Dear sir, I duly received yours, and can assure you that I shall always be happy to transact any business for you. Agreeably to your directions, I paid the £10 to Mr. Jackson, and herewith enclose you his receipt for the same. With best wishes to yourself and family, Mr. King. I am, dear sir, yours truly, JAMES RAWLINS. Sir, Soliciting employment. August 20th, 18 Being informed that you require a steady person to fill the situation of I beg permission to make you a tender of my services. I can have an unexceptionable character for integrity of conduct and abilities, from Messrs. & and also from Mr. of; in addition to which, I can give any reasonable security you may please to require. The favour of an early answer is requested, when, if agreeable, I will do myself the honour of waiting upon you. I have the honour to be, sir, Yours, very respectfully, R. Wilson, Esq. Answer. JOHN FOX. Sir, August 26th, 18 In reply to your letter of the 20th inst., I have to state, that I have received such satisfactory answers from the respectable references you mentioned, that provided you can give me security to the amount of £—, I shall be happy to engage you. Expecting to see you at my office to-morrow morning, at eleven o'clock, I am much surprised at the unexpected demand you have made upon me, especially as I am unconscious that any transaction on |