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Adrian, Mich.

II. _To an Intimate Friend._

The form of a letter to an intimate friend should be the same as the preceding one.

Salutation to a married lady, p. 94.

III. _To an Acquaintance._

Bay City, Mich., Dec. 4, 1877.

Mr. Wm. B. Mumford,
Adrian, Mich.

Dear Sir,—

Your letter * *
* * * * * * * * *

Very truly,
William T. Smalley.

1. Salutation to a married lady, p. 94.

2. Letter-form to a young lady, p. 93.

IV. _To a Stranger._

The same form should be used as to an acquaintance, with the exception of the salutation, which should be Sir, Madame, or Miss ⸺.

Letter-form to a young lady, p. 93.

V. _Letter with Number and Street._

34 and 36 Madison St., Chicago,
Sept. 12, 1877.

Mr. Charles Scribner,
124 Grand St., N. Y.

Dear Sir,—

Your favor * *
* * * * * * * * * *

Respectfully,
A. S. Barnes & Co.

1. For another form, see p. 91.

2. County and state, pp. 86, 89.

3. Hotels, pp. 86, 93.

4. Seminaries and colleges, p. 86.

VI. _Official Letters._

150 Summit St., Toledo, Ohio,
Dec. 10, 1877.

Hon. Samuel J. Randall,
Speaker of the House,
Washington, D. C.

Sir:—

* * * * * * * *

Very respectfully,
Fred. L. Geddes.

To the Common Council of the City of Adrian.

Gentlemen:—

* * * * * *

Respectfully,
W. S. Wilcox.

For the use of the colon, see p. 91, Rem. 1.

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