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laſt time I had the pleaſure of ſeeing you. Conſider your future proſperity depends upon your preſent attention; think no more of play, but devote your mind to buſineſs: In ſhort, loſe the boy by becoming the man; be obedient to all your maſter’s commands, follow his advice and example, and I make no doubt but you will become a worthy and reſpectable citizen. I remain your affectionate father, W. Tradewell.
The Son's Anſwer.
Dear Sir,
I should be both wanting in duty and gratitude, if I neglected your advice. I have no reaſon to complain. You have put me to a buſineſs I admire; and my maſter is as indulgent as my father. I am conſcious of the neceſſity of my obedience and attention, and hope I ſhall never be deficient in either. I am, dear Sir, your dutiful Son,
From a young Merchant to a Wholsſale Dealer.
Sir,
By the recommendation of a neighbour, who has expatiated much upon your character, I think proper, while commencing buſineſs, to make application to you, requeſting you will ſend me a proper quantity of things for a young beginner, of the beſt quality, and on the moſt reaſonable terms, which I think my-
