The Gentleman's Model Letter-writer Part 10

I enclose you a list of the departure and arrival of the trains. The launch takes place at three o'clock, but (if you can manage it) you had better come early, that you may have a rest after your journey.

Let us know at what time you propose leaving London, and we will meet you at the station. It appears to me the one leaving at 10.30, and arriving at 11.30, is the best, as you will only be an hour on the road. However, let us know.

We unite in kindest love to all, and best regards to A----

Your affectionate brother,

Leave Victoria. Arrive at Chatham.

9.15 11.20 10.30 11.30 11.35 1.15 12.30 1.36

_From a Gentleman applying for Sittings or a Pew in a Parish Church, in the Country._

Wales, October 18th, 187-

DEAR SIR,

I should feel much obliged if you would use your influence with the churchwardens to procure me a pew or sittings for myself and family in the Parish Church. I need not point out to you the inconvenience arising from not having one allotted to me. I purposed making a formal application to the churchwardens, but being a stranger to them all, I believe a word from you would procure them for me. For some weeks I have been confined to the house from indisposition, or I would have done myself the pleasure of making my request in person.

I remain,

Dear Sir,

Very truly yours,

The Rev. ----

_A Gentleman applying to an Agent at a Watering-place for Lodgings._

Thickset Lodge, Howbury, May 1st, 187--

SIR,

Wis.h.i.+ng to leave my house in the country for some months in the summer, I should feel obliged if you would inform me whether there would be much difficulty in obtaining furnished apartments at ----.

I am well aware that at some of the towns on the South Coast (especially at this time, when a demonstration of our naval forces is to be made) it may be difficult to find them. You know the place well, and also about the terms I generally give.

If you have received my rent from Dr. ----, please forward it at your convenience, and let me know if any repairs are required at the house.

Yours faithfully,

_Reply._

Marchsea, May 4th, 187--

SIR,

In reply to your letter, I beg to inform you that all the best lodgings here are occupied, and I fear that I cannot find any which would suit you.

I enclose a cheque for your rent, and am happy to inform you that no repairs are required at present at Bellevue.

I remain,

Sir,

Your obedient servant,

_An Application for a Donation to a Charitable Inst.i.tution in the Country, such as Coal and Blanket Club and Soup Kitchen._

Hampton, December 1st, 187--

SIR,

Having taken great interest in forming a club for providing coals and blankets, and also in establis.h.i.+ng a soup kitchen for the poor in this town, I venture to request your charitable co-operation. I enclose you a prospectus, which will enable you at one glance to see to what extent any donation you may send will ent.i.tle you to recommend families who by misfortune or sickness are unfortunately compelled to solicit relief.

I remain,

Yours obediently,