Sheffield, December 29th, 187-- MY DEAR SIR, When I retired from business I relinquished my connexion in favour of my former partner, Mr. ----, and I have much pleasure in giving you his name and address:--4, Boland Street, close to the newly erected Sessions Hall. He will, I am sure, be glad to attend to your friend's business, and make only fair charges. I am much obliged for your kind inquiries, and am happy to say my wife and children are all well, and unite with me in kind remembrances. When you write to your sister-in-law, will you be so good as to present our kind regards to her? If you find time and opportunity to come so far north as this, we shall be extremely glad to see you. Thank you very much for your kind offer of a welcome, and believe me to be, Yours truly, H. F. ---- _Application for a House, Furnished, desiring Lowest Terms._ The Limes, Hampstead, May 1st, 187-- SIR, Being in want of a furnished residence, the enclosed order to view yours has been sent to me. Please let me know, before I go to view it, what will be the lowest rent. Please return the order. Yours faithfully, H. D. T. ---- _To a Relieving Officer, by a Neighbour of a Poor Woman taken Ill._ Tapton, March 17th, 187-- SIR, Mrs. Waterson, a neighbour of mine, whom I have known for more than fifteen years as an industrious woman, is now ill and unable to work. She has no relations who can assist her in any way. Would you, next Thursday, on your way to the board of guardians' meeting, call and see her? Her house is at the corner of Sedgwood Lane. I will see that her wants are attended to until then. I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, GEORGE NEWNS. ---- _Reply to a Gentleman recommending a young Man for Employment as a Porter._ Hitchin, June 12th, 18-- SIR, I have received your communication relative to John ----. From the accounts you give of his general good conduct, his honesty, and the respectability of his family, I think he will be just the person I require to take the place of the porter I have lately lost by death. If the young man will call to-morrow, he can commence his duties. I remain, Sir, Yours obediently, J. D. S----. ---- _Application to Borrow Money._ Ashmead, January 11th, 187-- DEAR ROGERS, Having been rather unfortunate in some speculations of late, I find I am unable to meet the demands of a tradesman, who positively says he cannot remain longer without a settlement of his account. He threatens proceedings, which just at present would prove very disagreeable. Could you, without inconvenience, oblige me with the loan of 20_l._ for a month? Yours ever, SETH JONES. ---- _Reply, granting the Loan._ 18, Stanhope Gardens, January 11th, 187-- DEAR JONES,