I can refer you as
to my character, to Mr. J.H. Trout, president of the Gas
Company, who has known me all my life.
In reference to salary, I leave that with you, but feel
certain that I could earn five dollars per week for you.
Hoping to have the pleasure of an interview, I remain,
Respectfully,
HENRY OTIS.
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ASKING PERMISSION TO REFER TO A PERSON.
SYRACUSE, N. Y., Sept. 17, 18--.
J.H. TROUT, Esq.,
_Dear Sir_:
I beg to inform you that in applying for a situation this
morning, advertised in the _Journal_, I took the liberty of
using your name as a reference. The length of time I have been
honored with your acquaintance, and the words of encouragement
which you have given me heretofore, lead me to hope you would
speak favorably in this instance, adding this to the numerous
obligations already conferred upon
Your obedient servant,
HENRY OTIS.
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INQUIRING AS TO BUSINESS PROSPECTS.
NEWARK, OHIO, June 15, 18--.
Mr. J.D. SHAYLOR,
Denver, Col.
_My Dear Sir_: As I told you a year ago, I have been thinking
seriously of disposing of my small business here and locating
in some live and promising city out west, where I can grow up
with the country as you are doing.
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