Answer to an Advertisement for a Bookkeeper. WASHINGTON PLACE, Aug. 23d, 18-. GENTLEMEN,—In reply to your advertisement in the Herald of to-day for a clerk, capable of keeping a set of books by double entry, and familiar with general mercantile correspondence, I beg to offer my services for the situation. I have long been accustomed to similar employment, and my last engagement terminated a few months back, in consequence of a severe illness, after having been continued for a period of five years, during which time I have reason to believe that my employers were fully satisfied with me. In addition to your expressed requirements, I beg to say that I am well acquainted with custom-house business, and have sufficient knowledge of French to conduct a correspondence in that language with ease. I shall be happy to wait upon you with any further information you may require, and beg to subcribe myself, Gentlemen, your obedient servant, CLARENCE GALE. TO MESSRS. HARD & PORTER, No. Park Place, New York. A second Answer to a communication from a Firm. WASHINGTON PLACE, Aug. 25th, 18 GENTLEMEN,-In answer to your question as to the salary I should expect, I beg to express my perfect satisfaction with the offer you propose, and can assure you that, should we ultimately come to terms, no pains will be spared on my part to do justice to the confidence reposed in me. With regard to the guarantee required, Mr. Palmer's name will, I trust, be satisfactory. I remain, gentlemen, Your obedient servant, TO MESSRS. HARD & PORTER, No. Park Place, New York. From a Father to a Firm to take his Son as Apprentice. NEW YORK, Jan. 15th, 18 GENTLEMEN,-As I understood you have vacancies for two or more apprentices, I should be happy, if agreeable 'to you, to place my son George under your charge. He is now fifteen years of age, and has a decided inclination to follow your line of business in preference to any other. As I do not know your terms, may I request the favor of a note stating them; or if desirable, I should be glad to call at your office (or manufactory, warehouse, &c.) for that purpose, when we could enter into particulars. I may add that my son has received a good plain education, such as should qualify him for the usual requirements of a man of business, and I think you will find him to be quick, and willing to receive instruction, of obliging disposition, and industrious habits. I am, gentlemen, JOHN WILLIAMS. TO MESSRS. JOHNSON & Co., Broad St., New York. Application for the Position of Conductor on a Railroad. TRENTON N. J., Nov. 26th, 18-. GENTLEMEN,-I feel very desirous of obtaining a situation as conductor on the railroad under your control. I believe myself fully competent to fulfill all the duties of the place, having been for several years engaged in a similar position in the employ of the New Jersey Central Railroad Company. Your attention to the accompanying testimonials from the president, and chief engineer of the company just named, is respectfully solicited, and assuring you that if I obtain the situation I seek, I will endeavor to show my sense of the obligation by a zealous and diligent discharge of my duties. I remain, gentlemen, Your obedient humble servant, TO THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS of the Camden and Amboy R. R. Co. WILLIAM BRIGHT. Application for a Situation as Gardener. No. WEST FORTIETH ST., New York, April 15th, 18—. SIR,-Understanding that you want a gardener, I beg to offer myself as a candidate to fill the vacancy. I have had constant experience both in nursery grounds and private gardens, and am thoroughly acquainted with the management of the greenhouse and hothouse. I inclose some testimonials from gentlemen with whom I have lived, which I hope will prove satisfactory. The last situation I filled was with Mr. Ogden, who will, I believe, speak favorably of my character and fitness for the office. I am a married (or single) man with (state whether any family), and my age is thirty. Should you feel disposed to entertain my application, a letter directed to the above address will meet with prompt attention from, Sir, your most obedient servant, TO JAMES CAMERON, ESQ., Astoria, N. Y. ANDREW FLORAL. Application for a Situation as Coachman. No. TENTH ST., Philadelphia, October 15th, 18-. SIR,-Having been informed that you are in need of the services of a coachman, I take the liberty of inclosing you the accompanying testimonials, to which I respectfully ask your attention. I have been reared in the country, and thoroughly understand the management of horses; in fact the care of horses has been my employment ever since I was a small boy. As a further evidence of my ability to perform the duties of the situation for which I apply, I may add that I had entire charge of the horses and vehicles of the late Mr. Barton, of Broad St., whose death occasioned the breaking up of his fine stables. Should my application meet with your approbation, I will be glad to engage as your coachman, and will do all in my power to merit your commendation. JOHN RUSH. TO ALFRED ASHBY, Esq., Norristown, Montgomery Co., Pa. From a Nursery Governess, in Answer to an Advertisement. NORRISTOWN, Pa., Jan. 3d, 18—. MADAM,-Understanding that you have a vacancy for a nursery governess for your three daughters, I beg to state that I have occupied that situation for three years in the house of Mr. Temple, and only left in consequence of the family going to reside in the West. I am well acquainted with the usual routine of an English education, and with sufficient of French, drawing, and music to teach the first rudiments, and attend to the practicing in the absence of the teacher, which, I presume, is all that you would require. I inclose some testimonials, which, I venture to hope, will satisfy you as to my character and competency for the office. Should you honor me with your confidence, I assure you that neither kindness nor exertion shall be wanting to do justice to your children, without exercising undue severity or unkindness. Awaiting the favor of your reply, Your obedient servant, TO MRS. CLARISSA SACKVILLE, NO. SARAH MELVILLE. Logan Square, Philadelphia. Requesting the Character of a Governess. LOGAN SQUARE, Jan. 5th, 18-. MADAM,-Having inserted an advertisement in the papers, requiring the services of a governess competent to instruct my three daughters, I shall esteem it a great favor, if you will inform me as to what extent Miss Melville, who has referred me to you, is capable of instructing her pupils in the higher branches of female education. I am especially anxious to obtain an amiable young person, who would be treated as one of the family, and would be willing to consider herself as the guardian of the morals, as well as the superintendent of the studies of my children. I am much pleased with the appearance and manners of Miss Melville, and should your report be favorable, I shall have no hesitation in completing an engagement with her. I am, madam, Your very obedient servant, CLARISSA SACKVILLE. TO MRS. HENRIETTA FLORENCE, No. Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Favorable Reply to the Foregoing. WALNUT ST., Jan. 8th, 18 MADAM,-I was absent from town when your letter arrived, or I should have replied immediately. I trust this delay, which I much regret, will in no way interfere with your arrangements with Miss Melville, for whom I entertain the highest respect and good feeling. During her residence of four years in my family, I ever found her amiable, industrious, and sensible. Well grounded in English, she likewise possesses a useful knowledge of accounts, writes a free and elegant hand, and speaks and writes French with considerable fluency. With regard to the accomplishments of music and drawing, she is fully competent to prepare |