C APPLICATIONS FOR SITUATIONS. MESSRS. ASPINWALL & Co. Application for a Clerkship. NEW YORK, April 5th, Being desirous of obtaining a clerkship, and seeing by an advertisement in The Herald that your firm is in want of a confidential clerk, I beg to offer myself as a candidate for the position. I held a similar appointment for some years with Messrs. Turine & Medei, of San Paulo. I can write, speak fluently, interpret, and translate French, Spanish and German. I enclose copies of my testimonials. Should you be pleased to appoint me, no exertion on my part shall be wanting to give you satisfaction. I beg to submit herewith my application for a position as clerk in the Department of the Treasury of the United States, and to ask your favorable consideration of it. I am proficient in the branches of an ordinary English education, and am a good accountant. This letter will show you the character of my handwriting. I enclose a number of references from gentlemen well known to you. Should you be pleased to give me a position in your Department, I will strive by diligent and faithful application to deserve your approval, and to discharge to the best of my ability the duties of the position to which I may be assigned. Hoping to receive a favorable answer, I have the honor to be, Being out of employment at present, and hearing you required a sober, steady, active, and pushing man to superintend your business up-stairs, I write to inform you that for years I was head up-stairs man at Messrs. Newhall & Co's. You will see by the enclosed copy of a testimonial from them that the duties of filling out the goods up to the stoving were carried out in such a HUGH WRIGHT. Application for a Clerkship. PHILADELPHIA, May 6th, MESSRS. HOOD, BONBRIGHT & Co. Seeing your advertisement for a salesman in The Ledger, I beg to offer my application for the position. I am familiar with your line of business, having been in the employment of Messrs. H. B. Claflin & Co., of New York, for several years. I refer to them by their permission. Hoping to receive a favorable reply, I am, Very respectfully yours, ARTHUR READY. From a Person Desirous of Employment as a Manager of a Wholesale or SHEPHERD'S BUSH, April 5th. MESSRS. KING, DAVIS & Co., GENTLEMEN : NEW YORK. I beg to forward a strong recommendation from Messrs. Carter & Greene for the post of I remain, Gentlemen, GEORGE WILLING. A Book-keeper and Accountant Applying for Employment. MR. DAVID HICKS, SIR: PHILADELPHIA. HAMPTON, February 1st. My late employer, Mr. Joseph Lee, having relinquished business, and hearing that you required a book-keeper, I venture to apply for the situation. For many years I have had great business experience, having been intrusted with matters of great responsibility. I am a good accountant, and correspondent, and can speak German fluently. Having heard that you are in want of a coachman, I respectfully beg to offer myself for the situation. I am a married man and have five children. I have been used to driving since I was a boy. I have lived in my last place with John Thomas, Esq., East Walnut Lane, and hold his written certificate as to my character. If you should be pleased to engage me, I shall endeavor to do my best to serve you. Applying for a Situation as a Gardener. JOHN JAMES. NEW YORK, May 1st, GEORGE BROWN, ESQ., ORANGE, N. J. 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 Central Park. 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. Having seen your advertisement for a cook in to-day's Times, I beg to offer myself for your place. I am a thorough cook. I can make clear soups, entrées, jellies, and all kinds of made dishes. I can bake, and am also used to a dairy. My wages are $4 per week, and I can give a good reference from my last place, in which I lived for two years. I am thirty-three years of age. I remain, Madam, Yours very respectfully, ELLEN O'ROURKE. MADAM: ... A Lady Recommending a Governess to another Lady. BOORHAMPTON, April 23d. In reply to yours of the... inst. I have much pleasure in testifying to the capabilities of Miss as a governess. My children made the greatest improvement under her tuition. Her views are purely evangelical, her manner most refined; she teaches English thoroughly, music and drawing well. Her method of instructing in French was most wonderful, and having been educated abroad her accent is perfect. You may safely confide your children to her care. I remain, Dear Madam, Yours truly, ELIZABETH MONTAGUE MADAM: From a Milliner, Leaving Address. GRAHAM STREET, June 22d I take the liberty of leaving my address, as you kindly said you would employ and recom mend me when an opportunity occurred. I am, Madam, Your obedient servant, E. GREENE. To a Friend, Asking her to Inquire about a Nurse. MY DEAR FRIEND: HIGHGATE, June 21st. I am in great distress, my nurse having suddenly left me in consequence of her father's death, and there is no probability of her coming back, as she will have to take charge of an invalid mother and little family. Perhaps you will assist me out of my difficulty by calling on Mrs. Gregory, Bloomsbury Square, to inquire the character of Ann Price, whom I have heard spoken of in very high terms. I need not mention the qualities I require. You know what a treasure my last nurse was; I should think myself most fortunate could I meet with such another modest and good servant. I would not trouble you were I able to go such a long distance, but knowing how kind and ready you always are to oblige a friend, I do not hesitate to ask you if you will do so. You really will be conferring a great favor on your MY DEAR FRIEND: Affectionate friend, MARGARET HAMILTON. Answer. SLOANE STREET, June 25th. I have called on Mrs. Gregory to inquire the character of Ann Price, and hasten to tell you the result, and to advise you to take her at once, for so valuable a servant is not to be met with every day. She is clean, good-tempered, civil, and very fond of children, and amongst other qualifications she is an excellent needlewoman, and I think would suit you admirably. Pray do not apologize for asking me a favor, as I feel most happy to be of use to you, and I consider it the surest mark of friendship when my friends call on me for little services. Adieu. With love. Believe me, LAURA MIDDLETON. From a Governess, Desiring to Know the Result of her Application. MADAM: Yesterday I received a note from Mrs. Lanberg, stating that you had written last Monday for my reference. I shall feel extremely obliged if by return of post you will let me know your decision, as I am holding myself disengaged till I hear from you. I am, Madam, Yours respectfully, MARIA GEE. From a Young Lady to a Clergyman, Asking a Recommendation. REVEREND AND DEAR SIR: NANTWICH, May 18th, Having seen an advertisement for a school mistress in the Daily Telegraph, I have been recommended to offer myself as a candidate. Will you kindly favor me with a testimonial as to my character, ability, and conduct, while at Boston Normal School? Should you consider that I am fitted for the position, you would confer a very great favor on me if you would interest yourself in my behalf. I remain, Reverend Sir, Your most obedient and humble servant, RACHEL LEE. Thanking a Clergyman for his Assistance in Procuring an Appointment. WHITCHURCH, May 18th, REVEREND AND DEAR SIR: The election for schoolmistress at ... School having resulted in my favor, I must now sin. cerely and truly thank you for the great kindness shown me on your part, and on that of your friends, whose support you secured for me. Without that assistance I am convinced I should not have succeeded. I beg to assure you, reverend sir, that the high character you have formed of me shall ever be maintained, and that my future conduct through life shall give you no cause to regret your recommendation. I have the honor to be, Reverend Sir, Engaging a Music Master. RACHEL LEE. Mrs. Griffiths presents her compliments to Mr. Brewster, and will feel obliged if he will call on her in the course of the week (he can name his own day and hour), to arrange a course of music lessons for her daughters. BLOOMSBURY SQUARE, May 1st. Inquiring about Drawing or Other Lessons. Mrs. Percival presents her compliments to Mr. Reubens, and will be obliged if he will send her his terms for private lessons or for classes. An early answer will oblige. SUSSEX SQUARE, June 24th. Inquiring the Character of a Gardener. Mrs. Smith would feel obliged to Mr. White for the character of his gardener, Samuel Neal. She wishes to know if he is an honest, active and sober man, thoroughly master of his business, and capable of taking charge of the kitchen and flower gardens. BEECH VILLA, June 24th. MADAM: Applying for a Housemaid's Character. WESTBOURNE VILLA, January 17th, Will you kindly answer the following questions respecting Elizabeth Jones, who has applied to me for the situation of housemaid: Is she honest, clean, an early riser; steady, sober, and a good workwoman? I should be also much obliged if you would favor me with your reasons for parting with her. Believe me, Madam, yours faithfully, MADAM: AMELIA WELBY. Applying for a Position as a Teacher of Music. Seeing your advertisement in The Ledger of to-day, I write to offer my services as a teacher of music in your family. I am a graduate of the Peabody Institute, of Baltimore, where I was thoroughly instructed in instrumental and vocal music. I am a good performer, and have for the past two years given instruction in music. I refer by permission to Mrs. A. J. Davis, 1922 Walnut street; Mrs. Franklin Hill, 2021 Spring Garden street; and Mrs. William Murray, 1819 Spruce street, in whose families I have given lessons. Hoping that you may see fit to employ me, I am, Very respectfully yours, MARY B. LANE |