The Gentleman's Model Letter-writer Part 2

Yours sincerely,

BEDFORD PRICE.

_Accepting._

Rock Terry, June 19th, 187--

DEAR BEDFORD,

I fancy you have formed too good an idea of my performance as a stroke oar; however, if you think I can be of any use to your crew, I will readily do my best. I shall sleep in Chester, so we need not hurry in returning from our practice.

Yours sincerely,

GEORGE SHEEPSHANKS.

_Invitation to a Bachelor Party._

Kidderminster, February, 187--

DEAR FELLOWS,

Yesterday I met Donovan and our four other old friends, who are here for a few days; they are coming to dine with me to-morrow at seven.

I know it is some years since you met them; I hope you will make one of our party.

Believe me,

Yours sincerely,

F. CUNNINGHAM.

_Accepting the same._

Hill House, Kidderminster, Feb. 187--

DEAR CUNNINGHAM,

It will afford me the very greatest pleasure to dine with you to-morrow at seven. It is many years since I met those you mention, but I have a vivid recollection of pa.s.sing many pleasant hours in their society and companions.h.i.+p.

Believe me,

Yours sincerely,

HARRY FELLOWS.

_Invitation to a Gentleman to a Friendly Dinner._

Dunland Place, Oct. 1st, 187--

DEAR HINDMARSH,

I heard by the merest accident, yesterday evening, that you were in town. Will you come and dine with us to-morrow? You know our time, but I may as well remind you that it is seven o'clock. I met J.

F----, and our intimate friend from the north, yesterday. They will be here, and we shall have a little music in the evening, when I hope your tenor voice will be in its usual power and sweetness. All join in best regards.

Yours very sincerely,

_Postponing a Visit._

Greenfield, October 10th.

MY DEAR GEORGE,

I regret extremely that we are obliged to ask you to postpone your visit till next month.

We can not get the house at Brighton for which we were in treaty, till that time, and our present abode is so small that we are unable to offer a bedroom to a friend.

I trust this delay will not inconvenience you. It is a great disappointment to us, as we longed equally for the sea and your company.

My wife unites with me in kind remembrances.

I am ever,