I remain, Reverend Sir, Your most obedient and humble servant, LAURA B. NICHOLS. _2.--Applying for a Position as a Teacher of Music._ Scotland, Conn., January 21st, 1894. Madam: Seeing your advertisement in The Clarion of to-day, I write to offer my services as a teacher of music in your family. I am a graduate of the Peabody Institute, of Baltimore, where I was thoroughly instructed in instrumental and vocal music. I refer by permission to Mrs. A. J. Davis, 1922 Walnut Street; Mrs. Franklin Hill, 2021 Spring Garden Street, and Mrs. William Murray, 1819 Spruce Street, in whose families I have given lessons. Hoping that you may see fit to employ me, I am, Very respectfully yours, NELLIE REYNOLDS. _3.--Applying for a Situation as a Cook._ Charlton Place, September 8th, 1894. Madam: Having seen your advertisement for a cook in today's Times, I beg to offer myself for your place. I am a thorough cook. I can make clear soups, entrees, jellies, and all kinds of made dishes. I can bake, and am also used to a dairy. My wages are $4 per week, and I can give good reference from my last place, in which I lived for two years. I am thirty-three years of age. I remain, Madam, Yours very respectfully, MARY MOONEY. _4.--Recommending a School Teacher._ Ottawa, Ill., February 10th, 1894. Col. Geo. H. Haight, President Board of Trustees, etc. Dear Sir: I take pleasure in recommending to your favorable consideration the application of Miss Hannah Alexander for the position of teacher in the public school at Weymouth. {41} Miss Alexander is a graduate of the Davidson Seminary, and for the past year has taught a school in this place. My children have been among her pupils, and their progress has been entirely satisfactory to me. Miss Alexander is a strict disciplinarian, an excellent teacher, and is thoroughly competent to conduct the school for which she applies. Trusting that you may see fit to bestow upon her the appointment she seeks, I am, Yours very respectfully, ALICE MILLER. _5.--A Business Introduction._ Chicago., Ill., May 1st, 1894. J. W. Brown, Earlville, Ill. My Dear Sir: This will introduce to you Mr. William Channing, of this city, who visits Earlville on a matter of business, which he will explain to you in person. You can rely upon his statements, as he is a gentleman of high character, and should you be able to render him any assistance, it would be greatly appreciated by Yours truly, HAIGHT LARABEE. _6.--Introducing One Lady to Another._ Dundee, Tenn., May 5th, 1894. Dear Mary: