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Mr. William Moyer,
Triumph Hosiery Co.,
4000 Broad Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
My dear Mr. Moyer:
I am looking for a position as cashier with the Bright Weaving Company. My duties there would be similar in every way to my work in your office, and a recommendation from you would help greatly.
Mr. Sawyer, the first vice-president of the Bright Weaving Company, knows you personally, hence an opinion from you would have particular effect.
Your kindness would be deeply appreciated, as have been all your kindnesses in the past.
Yours very sincerely,
Philip Rockwell.
A useful practice adopted by some firms is the requirement of a photograph from every applicant for a position.
HADDON IRON WORKS
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Paste photograph of applicant here
April 30, 1917.
B. F. Harlow & Co.,
Paterson, N. J.
Dear Sirs:
Philip Smith (photo attached) has applied to us for a position as steamfitter.
His application states that he has been in your employ for three years and that he is leaving to take a position in this city.
As all applicants are required by us to furnish references as to character and ability, we shall appreciate your giving us the following information.
Very truly yours,
(Handwritten) Samuel Sloane,
Employment Manager.
Is his statement correct?
Are his character and habits good?
Had he the confidence of his employers?
Can he fill the position for which he has applied?
Remarks: Signed
Dated
Some general letters of recommendation
March 4, 1923.
To Whom It May Concern:
I have known the bearer, John Hope, for four years. He is of fine family and has been one of our most highly regarded young men. I would heartily recommend him.
Richard Brown.
April 18, 1922.
Gentlemen:
The bearer, George Frothingham, is a young man of my acquaintance whom I know and whose family I have known for some time. They are splendid people. This boy is ambitious and thoroughly reliable. I hope you can find a place for him.
Very truly yours,
Gerald Law.
June 16, 1922.
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the bearer, Ernest Hill, is an acquaintance of mine, a man whom I know to be thoroughly trustworthy.
Harold Smith.
July 12, 1923.
Dear Sir:
This is to certify that Joseph Rance has been in my employ for eighteen months. He is a most willing and able worker, honest, steady, and faithful. I regret that I was obliged to let him go from my employ. I feel very safe in highly recommending him to you.
Very truly yours,
George Bunce.
Recommendation for a special position
HARCOURT MANUFACTURING CO.
29 BOYLSTON STREET
BOSTON, MASS.
October 10, 1921.
Mr. Gordon Edwards,
48 Tremont Street,
Boston, Mass.
Dear Mr. Edwards:
At luncheon last Wednesday you mentioned that you were in need of another advertising writer. If the position is still open, I should like to recommend Mr. Bruce Walker.
When I first met Mr. Walker he was with Bellamy, Sears & Co., Boston, and was doing most of their newspaper advertising. His work was so good that I offered him a position as advertising writer with us. He accepted, with the approval of Bellamy Sears & Co., and has been with me for the last three years. He has written for us some of the best drawing copy that we ever used, and his work has been satisfactory in every way. He is original and modern in his advertising ideas, and knows how to express them forcefully but without exaggeration. His English is perfect.
I shall greatly regret losing Mr. Walker, but I cannot advance him above his present position, and I agree with him that he is equal to a bigger position than he has here. I hope you can give him the opportunity that he seeks. If you will see him personally, you will oblige both him and me.
Very sincerely yours,
B. A. Yeomans.
Thanks for recommendation
29 Kelley Ave.,
Cleveland, O.,
October 4, 1923.
Mr. John Saunders,
Jones Publishing Co.,
Cleveland, O.
My dear Mr. Saunders:
Your influence and kindly interest have secured for me the position with Tully & Clark. I want to thank you for the excellent recommendation which you gave me and to assure you that I shall give my best attention to my new work.
Very truly yours,
John Dillon.
Letters of IntroductionThe method of delivering letters of introduction is fully described under social letters of introduction.
Answer to a request for a letter of introduction
89 Grand Ave.,
Detroit, Mich.,
August 8, 1923.
Mr. Albert Hall,
29 Main Street,
Detroit, Mich.
My dear Mr. Hall:
Accompanying this note you find letters of introduction which I hope will be what you want.
I am glad to give you these letters and should you need any further assistance of this kind, please consider me at your disposal.
Yours truly,
Clement Wilks.
General letters of introduction
89 Grand Ave.,
Detroit, Mich.,
August 8, 1923.
This will introduce the bearer, Mr. Albert Hall, whom I personally know as being a gentleman in conduct and reputation.
Any courtesy shown to Mr. Hall I shall consider a favor to myself, and I ask for him all possible attention and service.
Clement Wilks.
June 9, 1923.
To Whom It May Concern:
The bearer, David Clark, has been an acquaintance of mine for five years. He is a young man of good habits. I would recommend him for any position within his ability.
Ellery Saunders.
Special introduction
(The inside address, heading, and signature are to be supplied)
Dear Sir:
Mr. Walter Green, whom this will introduce to you, is a member of our Credit Department. He is visiting New York on a personal matter, but he has offered to make a personal investigation of the Crump case and I have advised him to see you, as the man who knows most about that affair. If you can find the time to give him a brief interview, you will do him a favor, and I also shall appreciate it.
Yours very truly,
_______________________
Vice-President.
Introducing a stenographer in order to secure a position for her
100 Wall Street,
New York, N. Y.,
February 6, 1921.
Mr. William Everett,
347 Madison Avenue,
New York, N. Y.
My dear Mr. Everett:
The bearer of this letter, Miss Mildred Bryan, my stenographer, is available for a position, owing to the fact that I am moving my office to Cincinnati.
She is an unusually competent young woman—quick, accurate, intelligent, and familiar with the routine of a law office.
If you need a stenographer, you cannot do better than engage Miss Bryan, and I am taking the liberty of giving her this letter for you.
Very truly yours,
Howard S. Briggs.
Letters of InquiryRequests for information
Bradford Mills, Pa.,
August 9, 1923.
Dr. Louis Elliott,
29 Walnut Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
My dear Dr. Elliott:
I am writing a paper on Vitamines to be read before the Mothers' Club, an organization of Bradford Mills mothers.
I have drawn most of my material from your article in the Medical Magazine, acknowledging, of course, the source of my information. There are several points, however, on which I am not clear. As it is of great importance that this subject be presented to the mothers correctly, I am addressing you personally to get the facts.
1. Am I to understand that no other foods than those you mention contain these vitamines?
2. Are all the classes of vitamines necessary to life and will a child fed on foods containing all the known vitamines be better conditioned than one fed on only one kind?
I shall greatly appreciate your answering my questions. The members of the club have shown surprising interest in this matter of food.
Yours sincerely,
Mabel Manners.
128 East Forty-Sixth Street,
New York, N. Y.,
June 15, 1922.
The Prentiss Candy Co.,
Long Island City, N. Y.
Gentlemen:
The Better Food Magazine, to which I am a contributor, has asked me to make an investigation of the manufacture of the most widely advertised foods, with a view to writing an article on foods for the magazine.
I should like if possible to talk with someone and to make a short visit to the factory. If you can arrange an appointment for me during the next week, will you let me know? I shall greatly appreciate it.
Very truly yours,
(Miss) Vera Henderson.
Answers to letters of inquiry
THE PRENTISS CANDY CO.
LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y.
June 17, 1922.
Miss Vera Henderson,
128 East Forty-Sixth Street,
New York, N. Y.
Dear Madam:
We have your letter of 15th June and we shall be glad to give you any assistance in our power.
If you will call at the factory office next week on Tuesday the 22nd or Wednesday the 23rd and present the enclosed card to Mr. Jones, you will get all the information you desire.
Very truly yours,
(Handwritten) B. J. Clark,
The Prentiss Candy Co.
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THE FINEST RESORT HOTEL IN THE COUNTRY
May 6, 1921.
Mr. Charles Keith,
4000 Madison Ave.,
New York, N. Y.
Dear Sir:
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Stanton affords the greatest combination of scenery, health-giving climate, and facilities for enjoyment. Add to this the comforts and luxuries of a modern hotel such as Pine Grove Lodge and the result is perfect.
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