I remain, Sir, Your obedient servant, JOHN JAMES. ---- _Reply._ Beech Park, October 4th. JOHN JAMES, I have received your application for my coachman's place, and should be glad to know of how many horses you had the care at Mr. ----'s; whether you had a groom under you; and if you can drive in London as well as in the country. Let me know also if you are a married man, and, if so, whether you have a family. ROBERT BRUCE. ---- _Coachman's Reply._ Croydon, October 6th. SIR, I had the care of three horses at Mr. ----, and he allowed me assistance in the stable. I am a married man and have five children. I have been used to drive in London during the season. If you should be pleased to engage me, I shall endeavour to do my best to serve you. I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, JOHN JAMES. ---- _Applying for a Situation as a Gardener._ Snowdrop Cottage, June 1st, 187-- SIR, Understanding that there will be a vacancy shortly in your establishment for a gardener, I respectfully beg to offer myself for the place. From boyhood I have been under the best of gardeners. I served my apprenticeship with, and have been from time to time improving myself under the direction of one of the most experienced landscape gardeners employed in the Crystal Palace Gardens. I enclose you a copy of the opinion formed of my capabilities by those under whom I placed myself, and assure you my whole time and study shall be devoted to your service. I remain, Yours obediently, E. GARDNER. ---- _A Gentleman ordering a Set of Harness from a Saddler._ Edisbury Place, February 4th, 187-- SIR, I send my coachman to consult with you as to the style and quality of a new set of double harness, which I shall shortly require. My own idea is that harness cannot be too light looking. I have also a great objection to a large amount of plating. My coachman will tell you the size of the horses; and please let me know by him the very lowest price. Yours obediently, JAMES HEATON. ---- _Saddler, in reply._ 3, Tanning Road, February 1st, 187-- SIR, Many thanks for your esteemed communication. From the description given by your coachman of the double harness required, I think I can supply you to your satisfaction for the sum of 24_l._, and everything will be of the best quality. Trusting that you will be satisfied with the quality and character of the goods, I remain, Sir, Your humble obedient servant, JOSEPH TANNER. ---- _Gentleman in reply, objecting to Price._ Edisbury Place, February, 187-- SIR,