BALLADE OF BUSINESS LETTERS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVI, Issue XIII, 28 March 1896, Page 339

BALLADE OF BUSINESS LETTERS.

Dear Sir (or Sirs): —they re-started so— Your valued favour of (the date) — Has come to hand. We give below Our prices, and beg leave to state. Upon the terms you indicate Your order will (no if’s or and’s '.) Receive attention adequate. Awaiting your esteemed commands. — Dear sir : —(or Sirs, if there’s a Co.) To-day we're very pleased to slate Your kind permission. Goods will go A month hence by the fastest freight. We trust you will not hesitate To order in our other brands— Each one is better than its mate ! Awaiting your esteemed commands.— Dear Sir (or Sirs) : Please let us know How long we must anticipate The payment of account you owe Now long past due. While we should hate (Collection to accelerate) The matter in our lawyer's hands To place—we can no longer wait ! Awaiting your esteemed commands.— Prince, ballads' burdens celebrate Themes sunless as the Ocean's sands ; Trade, one refrain sings early, late—- • Awaiting your esteemed commands !’ Edward W. Barnard