I                   LETTERS INTRODUCING ONE PERSON TO ANOTHER.            99

ETTERS of Introduction should be
written very plainly, and should be
brief, as the person introduced is com-
pelled to wait while the letter is being read.
In introducing a person in a business capacity,
state distinctly what is his business; if a pro-
fessional man, his profession, and your knowl-
edge or information of his ability.
The letter of introduction should be left
unsealed.   It would be great discourtesy to
prevent the bearer from seeing what you have
written.
As in letters of recommendation, the person
giving a letter of introduction is, in a measure,
responsible for the character and ability of the
person introduced.  Hence such letters should
be guardedly written, or given with full know-
edge of the person they introduce.
That the person receiving such a letter may
know at a glance its character, the letter should,
on the envelope, be addressed thus:

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Introducing one Gentleman to
NoRwAy
FRIEND WILLIAM:
The bearer of this, Mr. 8
dry-goods merchant in our town, who visits
pose of making purchases for his fall trade. T
in his line, pays cash for all he buys, snd
accompanying cash payment. Any favor you c
duction to your leading wholesale houses,
appreciated by Mr. Hepworth, and acknowled

WILuAM DARLING.

Introdu

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Presenting
Drivate house,