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to purchase the stock in trade; not will they give auy longer than twelve months' credit. Being well acquainted with the trade, as also the customers, and having rock a fair prospect nf settling in business, I have presumed to lay it before you. I have often heard of your willingness to serve those placed under difficulties, particularly young people beginning the world. If you do approve of this, and will advance so much on my, band, to be paid in a limited time, it shall be sale as if it were in the hands of your banker. I shall be as frugal and industrious as possible, and the whole of my time shall be employed in the clnsest attendance on the duties nf my station and sball acknowledge your kindness with gratitude as long as I live in this world. I hope this will not give you any offence and if you would give me leave I will wait upon you along with one of the executors, that you may Lear their proposals. The character which I lear as to honesty and steadiness, will stand the strictest inquiry, as is testified in my late master's will, as also by all with whom I hare had any dealings.I am, honoured and respected Sir, your obedient and humble servant.
Recommending a Man-Servant.
Sir.-The bearer has served me with integrity and fidelity for three months, but having a desire to get settled in Londnn, he left my house about a week ago and according to a letter received from him today, I find you are willing to engage him on my recommendation, and it is with the greatest pleasure I comply with this request. His behaviour while be was with me, was strictly honest, sober and diligent, and I doubt not but it will be the same, with you. I have sent this in one to himself, and if you engage him, I hope he will give satisfaction-I am, Sir, your humble servant.
