OTES or letters accom­panying gifts, and their answers are more formal than ordinary letters. They are usually written in the third person, and should be brief. Among intimate friends and relatives, how­ever, an exception may be made, and an easier form may be adopted.

A note acknowledging a gift should be given immediately. It should be writ­ten in a genial, pleasant style. When­ever you can return the kindness hasten to do so, but not too soon, for your act would appear as if you were anxious to be rid of the obligation. Accompanying a Birthday Gift. BLOOMINGTON, Sept.3, 1880. Dear Mabel:—Accept this little token of love and esteem from an old friend. Many happy returns of the day! Your loving friend, CLARA BISHOP.

Another.

BLOOMINGTON, Sept. 3, 1880.

Will Miss Clara Bishop accept this little token of remembrance on this, her natal day?

MABEL CLAYTON.

Accompanying a Gift of a Basket of Fruit.

Miss Loving presents her compliments to Miss Williams, and is happy in presenting for her acceptance the accompanying basket of fruit.

603 South Fifteenth St.,

PHILADELPHIA, May 6, 1881.

Answer.

Miss Williams considers herself much favored by the kind attention and generous gift from Miss Loving, and returns her sincere thanks for her handsome present.

1685 Green St., May 7, 1881.

Accompanying a Betrothal Ring.

356 Fifth Ave., July 19, 1881.

My Beloved Mattie:—Will you please accept and wear the accompanying ring as a pledge of the endless love and affection of

Your idolizing

FRANK.

MISS MATTIE SPENCER.

Answer Accepting the Foregoing.

My Dear Frank:—You need no assurance from me that your valuable gift will be doubly precious to me, as a token of your affection. May our love, like your ring, have no end.

Your loving

MATTIE.

FRANK WATSON, ESQ.

Accompanying Tickets for a Theatrical Performance.

CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 1881.

My Dear Ella:—This morning a friend of mine sent me three tickets for reserved seats at McVicker's Theater, Saturday matinee. We have all seen the play now being acted there,and as I think your young people might like to go, I inclose them to you with our best love.

Believe me, yours affectionately,

ROSA GLOVER.

MRS. ELLA SCOTT.

Accompanying a Book Presented by the Author.

CHICAGO, May 10, 1881.

My Dear Sir:—I send you with this a copy of my work upon Gen. Grant's Tour Around the World. I shall feel gratified by your acceptance of it, and trust that it may prove sufficiently attractive to you to induce you to read it.

Very truly yours,

L. T. REMLAP.

MR. JERRY S. WHITE,

New Orleans.

The Answer.

NEW ORLEANS, May 15, 1881.

My Dear Sir:—Your note of the 20^th inst., together with a copy of your work on Gen. Grant's Tour, reached me in due time. I have read the book with pleasure and profit. I trust it may add as much to your pecuniary fortune as it will undoubtedly contribute to your just fame as an author.

Accept my grateful thanks for the book, and believe me,

Yours sincerely,

JERRY S. WHITE.

L. T. REMLAP,

Chicago.

The book was General U.S. Grant's Tour Around the World, Embracing His Speeches, Receptions, and Descriptions of His Travels with a Biographical Sketch of His Life, published 1879 by J. Fairbanks &. Co., Chicago. It seems L.T. Remlap was a pen name.

Accompanying a Basket of Fruit to an Invalid who is a Stranger.

BALTIMORE, March 19, 1881.

Madam:—Allow me to offer for your acceptance this small basket of fruit and flowers. I have not the pleasure of your acquaintance, but I trust my sympathy in your sufferings may excuse the intrusion of a stranger.

I remain, etc.,

ALICE KNILL.

MRS. STEPHEN HAINES.

Acknowledging the Dedication of a Book.

DETROIT, Oct. 15, 1880.

Dear Sir:—I received, a few days ago, your obliging letter, together with the very beautiful book which accompanied it. The dedication of such an edition, of such an author, is highly gratifying to me; and to be mentioned in such a manner, by a person so thoroughly attached to the principles of liberty and humanity, as you, sir, are known to be, is peculiarly flattering to me.

I am, with great regard, sir,

FRANCIS K. PALMER.

HON. J. M. LATHAM,

New York.

Apparently J. M. Latham is either a fictitious name or an incredibly obscure author. Even the Library of Congress has no record of him.

Accompanying a Birthday Gift.

HUDSON, WIS., Dec. 13, 1880.

My Dear Mollie:—Accept my best wishes for many happy returns of your birthday, and also the accompanying trifle, as a mark of my sincere affection.

Always yours sincerely,

FLORA SPEAR.

MISS MOLLY CLARK.

Acknowledging Letter and Present.

STILLWATER, MINN., Dec. 14, 1880.

My Dearest Flora:—Very many thanks for your kind note, and for the lovely little case you have so kindly sent to me. I shall always value it and keep it for your sake. How good it was of you to remember my birthday when you have so many things to think about at the present time. I shall hope soon to be in town, and shall then come and thank you in person. Sallie joins me in kindest love to all your circle,

Ever believe me,

Your affectionate friend,

MOLLIE CLARK.

MISS FLORA SPEAR.

Accompanying a Present.

SYRACUSE, N. Y., Nov, 20, 1881.

My Dearest Fannie:—Accept this token of love and esteem from an old triend. It is but a small proof of my affection, which words are not needed to express, for I am well aware that you know me ever to be

Your true and loving friend,

MERTIE YOUNG.

MISS FANNIE HAMILTON.

Returning Thanks for the Gift.

My Dearest Mertie:—How can I thank you sufficiently for your magnificent gift, you dear, kind friend! You quite load me with kindnesses; no proof of your friendship was wanting to assure me of your esteem and friendship, which I hope I shall always deserve. Thanking you from my heart,

Believe me, yours most affectionately,

FANNIE HAMILTON.

MISS MERTIE YOUNG.