tlasting the mood in which they
were penned, nay, even the hand that penned them.

Letters of Introduction.

These are left unsealed, that the bearer may be permitted to read the
contents. They are brief, so that if read in the presence of the
person introduced, the slight embarrassment may be shortened as much
as possible. They usually contain a reference to the occupation or
character of the individual in order that some slight clue may be
given to the recipient in beginning a conversation, and usually
conclude with some pleasant, complimentary phrase.

One simple form would be:

EVANSTON, January 1, 189-.

MY DEAR MISS KIMBERLIN:

This letter will introduce to you my friend, Mr. Otis Van
Orin, a member of the Corps of Civil Engineers, to be
located near your home for several months during a partial
survey of the new railroad. May I not be assured that you
will extend to him some of the hospitalities of your
delightful home, thus being to him that "friend at court" so
desirable to the stranger in a strange land? Trusting that
this will be the case, I am,

Very sincerely yours,

CHARLES H. CALCRAFT.

Another, from a mother introducing her daughter to an old friend,
would read:

WATERBURY, Conn., March 10, 189-.

DEAR FRANCES:

My daughter Madge will present this letter in person, as she
is about to enter school in your town for a several years'
course of study. Under these circumstances, and in memory of
our own lifelong friendship, may I not ask that you will
help her to forget some of the sorrow of this, the first
parting her happy, young life has known? Trusting that you
will do this for the sake of auld lang syne,

I am, as ever, your friend,

MARGARET M. BLATCHFORD.

MRS. FRANCES H. PAGE,
Portland, Me.

A still briefer form would be:

BALTIMORE, Md., November 20, 189-.

DEAR DENTON:

My friend, Louis Ross, will present this note. Any kindness
you may show him will confer a favor upon

Yours truly,

FRANK P. BRECKENRIDGE.

TO MR. JAMES DENTON,
Ottumwa, Ill.

The envelope to a letter of introduction should be addressed as
follows:

MR. JAMES DENTON, Ottumwa, Ill.

Introducing MR. LOUIS ROSS.

Letters of introduction should not be sent indiscriminately, as no one
has a right to force a possibly unde