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Chariton Co., Mo.

A return request may be written in the upper left-hand corner, as indicated by dotted lines. If it is desired to send "in care" of any one, the notification should be in lower left-hand corner, as indicated by dotted lines. X. Suggestions for Letter-Writers.

A FEW suggestions in regard to writing and sending letters may not be amiss, and are herewith given:

1. It is best to read your letters carefully after having finished them, to see that you have omitted nothing of importance. In the haste of composition much may be overlooked.

2. Letters on business should be brief, and to the point. Remember that to a business man time is money.

3. Always write at least legibly. This will ensure your letters being read, which is not the case with all scrawls.

4. All letters, especially those relating to business, should be promptly answered.

5. Don't fail to copy all important letters that you may write.

6. It is best to give your address, town, county and State, in each letter. If living in a city, street and number will be sufficient.

7. It is best to use what the Government calls" request envelopes," that is, envelopes with the request printed on them that, if not called for in — days, they shall be returned to .” دو -

8. Never forget to date your letters. Often a great deal depends on the correct dating of a letter. Lives and fortunes have been lost by this slight omission.

9. By draft, P. O. order, the new postal-card orders, checks, or by express, are all better modes of sending money than by registered letter. The Government is not responsible for money lost in a registered letter.

10. Letters of any importance should be preserved. File them carefully, endorsing on back date of receipt, nature of contents and name of writer.

11. In writing, use moderately heavy paper. Black ink is best, though many now use only the purple inks, as they flow very freely and do not corrode steel pens.

12. In dating and beginning letters, the following is the correct form in which the writing should appear, though, of course, any other wording may be used: Maxwell B. Norton, Esqr.

Dear Sir:

Honolulu, Sandwich Islands, Oct. 1st, 1883.

Your favor of the 12th day of September is at hand, etc., etc. XI. Styles of Cards.