' ttors of Rocommendation.

NOWLEDGE            of persons        recom-
mended, of their fitness and capacity
for the work they engage in, is always
essential, before they can be conscien-
isly commended to others.
L letter of recommendatitn should be written
plain hand, in as few words as can be used
xpress the idea distinctly.
k' recommendation, after considering the
ral character of the individual, should relate
ctly to the work of which the person makes
)ecialty.
Ln individual giving a recommendation is,
certain sense, responsible for the character
ability of the person recommended ; hence,
.ificates of character should be given with
tion and care.
Recommending a Salesman.
SYRAucusE, N. Y., April 10, 18-.
is. DUTTON & BROwN,
Dear Sirs:
Your favor of the 4th Inst., relative to the ability
7. Benjamin Walker, is received. We take great pleasure in testi-
to his high moral worth and his business capacity. He was in
mploy for four years, as a salesman, during which time his affa-
and uniform courtesy to customers, coupled With his truthful
sentations in regard to goods, made him a universal favorite.
urate in accounts, ready and graceful as a penman, attentive and
to all, he is a most useful man in the counting room, and the firm
ing his services may be congratulated on their good fortune.
Very Truly Yours,
SMITH & PAXTON.
Recommend:ng a Schoolmistress.
GLENt DALE SEINARY,
March 1, 18-
A. B. COTRS LL,
Dear Sir:
It gives me pleasure, in reply to your note of the
alt., to most cordially recommend Miss Fannie Chapman to the
ion of teacher of your village school.
a graduate of this Seminary, and subsequently as a teacher, much

Recommending a Book-keeper.
WHITEHALL, N. Y., Sept. 10, 18-.
Mr. Ransom Fellows having been in my employ for the past two
years as a bookkeeper, it gives me great pleasure to tcstify to his
ability. He is an upright, conscientious, exemplary young man, a
good penman and accountant, and a most faithful clerk. He leaves
my employ voluntarily, with my best wishes.
MARTIN BIGELOW.
Recommending a Waiter.
TREMONT HOUSE, CHICAGO,
Aug. 11,18-.
Arthur Brooks, who has been in my employ for two year, has given
entire satisfaction, both to myself and guests, as a table waiter. Hon-
est, obliging, and neat, it affords me pleasure, as he now leaves my
employ, to commend him as a first-class hotel waiter.
BROWN PORTER,
Steward Tr,mont House.
Recommending a Cook.
HARRISBURG, PA., Dec. 20, 18-.
This is to certify that Catharine Miller did the cooking for my family
some ten months, to my entire satisfaction, serving me both as a plain
and fancy cook. She is very attentive to her work, and strictly honest
and reliable.
MYRA D. ROWE.
Reoommending a Washerwoman.
NEw OnLANS, LA., May 7, 18-,
This certifies that Hannah Webber, who has been employed in my
laundry for the past year, is an excellent washer and ironer, under-
standing fine starchlng, crimping, polishing, etc.
HELEN MAYDWELL.
Recommending a Porter.
CHARLESTON, S. C., Sept. 18, 18-.
Donald Kennedy, the bearer of this, has been in my employ, as a
porter, for the last eighteen months. He is a strong, honest, reliabl
man, and always very punctual, careful, and faithful in the discharge
of his duty.                               Jo HN H. BLSS.

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Declning to 'Recommend a Cook.
SA  NAH, GA., Oct. 10,18-.
In reply to your note of enquiry, I decline to recom-
Mallory. She is both dishonest and addicted to intm-
HENR,ETTA SANFORD.

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