the center of the
envelope. The number of the house and name of the street may be written
immediately under this line, or in the lower left hand corner, as the
writer sees fit. The postage stamp should be securely fixed in the upper
right hand corner of the envelope. The following forms will show the
appearance of a properly addressed envelope:

[Illustration:
_Thos. Y. Stevens, Esq._
_Chicago,_
_796 Ashland Ave._ _Ills._]

[Illustration:
Stamp

_Mr. Thos. Y. Stevens,_
_796 Ashland Avenue,_
_Chicago,_
_Ills._]

[Illustration:
Stamp

_Wm. B. Houston Esq.,_
_Wooster,_
_Wayne County._ _Ohio._]

In sending a letter in care of another person the following form is the
manner in which the envelope should be addressed:

[Illustration:
Stamp

_Mrs. S.M. Thomas,_
_Care of_ _St. Louis,_
_H.H. Johnson_ _Mo._]

In sending a letter by a friend or acquaintance, and not through the
mail, acknowledge the courtesy of your friend on the envelope. The
letter should not be sealed. The following is the proper form:

[Illustration:
_Mrs. Julia C. Wheeler,_
_734 Simson Street,_
_Kindness (or Politeness) of_ _Dayton,_
_James Steinfield._ _Ohio._]

A note or letter sent to a friend residing in the same place, by a
messenger, may be addressed as follows, or bear the full address:

[Illustration:
_Miss Mary Wyman,_
_Presented._]

FORM OF A LETTER.

[Illustration:
_Denver, May 13, 1881._

_My Esteemed Friend:_

_I received your very good letter, and hasten to
reply. I am overjoyed at the prospects of a speedy
return to the ancient, but delightful "City of the
Straits," and anticipate spending a pleasant summer
with you an