How to Write Letters (Formerly The Book of Letters) Part 42

_Answers to letters of application_

HARRISON NATIONAL BANK TRENTON, N. J.

February 2, 1923.

Mr. James Russell, 63 State Street, Trenton, N. J.

Dear Sir:

I wish to acknowledge your letter of application of December 8th. At present we have no vacancies of the type you desire. I am, however, placing your application on file.

Very truly yours, Samuel Caldwell.

HARRISON NATIONAL BANK TRENTON, N. J.

February 2, 1923.

Mr. James Russell, 63 State Street, Trenton, N. J.

Dear Sir:

I wish to acknowledge your letter of application of December 8th. At present we have no vacancies of the type that you desire. However, I should be very glad to have a talk with you on December 12th at my office at four o'clock.

Very truly yours, Samuel Caldwell.

LETTERS OF REFERENCE

_Letter asking for reference_

468 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa., May 5, 1923.

Mr. William Moyer, Triumph Hosiery Co., 4000 Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

My dear Mr. Moyer:

I am looking for a position as cas.h.i.+er with the Bright Weaving Company. My duties there would be similar in every way to my work in your office, and a recommendation from you would help greatly.

Mr. Sawyer, the first vice-president of the Bright Weaving Company, knows you personally, hence an opinion from you would have particular effect.

Your kindness would be deeply appreciated, as have been all your kindnesses in the past.

Yours very sincerely, Philip Rockwell.

A useful practice adopted by some firms is the requirement of a photograph from every applicant for a position.

HADDON IRON WORKS PHILADELPHIA, PA.

_Paste photograph of applicant here_ April 30, 1917.

B. F. Harlow & Co., Paterson, N. J.

Dear Sirs:

Philip Smith (photo attached) has applied to us for a position as steamfitter.

His application states that he has been in your employ for three years and that he is leaving to take a position in this city.

As all applicants are required by us to furnish references as to character and ability, we shall appreciate your giving us the following information.

Very truly yours, (Handwritten) _Samuel Sloane_, Employment Manager.

Is his statement correct?

Are his character and habits good?

Had he the confidence of his employers?

Can he fill the position for which he has applied?

Remarks: Signed Dated

_Some general letters of recommendation_

March 4, 1923.

To Whom It May Concern:

I have known the bearer, John Hope, for four years. He is of fine family and has been one of our most highly regarded young men. I would heartily recommend him.

Richard Brown.

April 18, 1922.

Gentlemen:

The bearer, George Frothingham, is a young man of my acquaintance whom I know and whose family I have known for some time. They are splendid people. This boy is ambitious and thoroughly reliable. I hope you can find a place for him.

Very truly yours, Gerald Law.

June 16, 1922.

To Whom It May Concern:

This is to certify that the bearer, Ernest Hill, is an acquaintance of mine, a man whom I know to be thoroughly trustworthy.