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equesting the Loan of a Book.
WEDNESDAYPORNING, Jan. 1,18-.
Ill you be sokind as to loan me, for a few days, "How
3ne"? By so doing, you will greatly oblige,
Your Friend,
NANNIE WHITE.
Reply Granting the Favor.
WEDNESDAY MONTNO, Jan. 1, 18-.
send you the book with pleasure, and hope you will
as much as I did. I shall be over to see you next

FRIEND HAsKiNs:
I regret that all
compelled to use this afternoon;
request with pleasure.

St.
., Feb. 2,18-
lave at liberty I am
comply with your
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Requesting a Letter of Introduction.
SRIFIELD, MAss., March 4, 18-
FRIEND RICH:
I start for Boston to-morrow, to make arrangements
for our Excursion. I shall arrange to have the journey extend as far
as the Holy Land. Be so kind, if you please, as to give me a letter of
introduction to Prof. Win. Kidder, whom I hope, also, to enlist li the
scheme.
With warmest regards to your family, I remain,
Very Wruly Yours,
HENRY FRENCH.
Reply Granting the Request.
SPARTA, R. L, March 6, 18-.
D)EAR FgENch:
I enclose, with pleasure, the letter to Prof. Kidder,
who, I think, will be pleased to join us. Wishing you much success.
I am                             Yours Truly,
BARTON RICH.
Requesting the Loan of an Opera Glass.
TUuRSDAT AFTERNOON, April 7, 1 -.
DEAR MABEL!
Accompanied by cousin Fred and Jennie Masters, I am
going to the theater to-night, and in behalf of Fred I wish you would
loan me your opera glass for the evening.
BECKIE HOWELL.
Answer Refusing the Request.
THURSDAY, April 7,18-.
DEAR BECKIE:
Charlie Hackney called and borrowed my glass about
all hour since. Otherwise I would take the greatest pleasure in grant.
ing your request. Wishing you a delightful evening, I am,
Your Devoted Friend,
MABEL GALE.
Requesting the Loan of a Pistol.
FRIDAY MORN., May 8, 18-.
FRIEND GoDARD:
'Please loan me your pistol this forenoon, and oblige
JOHN OGDON.