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Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 1 Longhand
The (SF) Date (W). (Full Stop PM).
The (SF) Page (W) (PM).
Date-the (W) + (SF) page (W). (Full Stop PM).
The (SF) debt (W). (Full Stop PM).
Pay-the (W) + (SF) debt (W). (Full Stop PM).
Who (SF) paid-the (W) + (SF) debt (W). (Question Mark PM)?
Abe (W) page (W) paid (W) it (SF), (Comma PM) but (SF) Ted (W) day (W) paid (W) it (SF), too (SF).
Ted (W) paid-the (W) + (SF) debt (W) which (SF) Abe (W) paid (W). (Full Stop PM).
The (SF) day (W) Abe (W) paid-the (W) + (SF) debt (W), Ted (W) paid (W) it (SF), too (SF). (Full Stop).
Do (SF) page (W) two (SF). (Full Stop PM).
Aid (W) Ed (W) to-do (SF) + (SF). It (SF). (Full Stop PM).
Pay (W) ted (W) to (SF) aid (W) Abe (W). (Full Stop PM).
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 2 Longhand & Shorthand
Have-they paid-the Debt?
They-think-the debt was paid.
Do they say so?
They say they paid it to Abe.
They-have usually paid us.
Was-it paid to Joe?
Shall they show the essay to Joe?
Who shall judge-the essay?
Abe shall-be-the judge. 52 Words.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 3 Longhand & Shorthand
Show them-the boat. 75 Words
Who shall fetch-the boat?
Which boat shall Joe show to-them?
They-have usually paid us to-do it, but they-have paid Ed, too.
They both say so.
They-think they-have to vote to aid them.
Which -was-the page they showed us?
Who-was up to page two?
They both say it-was usual to vote.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 4 Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=54
They- will come to-the game today.
They-think they-will-be delayed.
Show them-the way to-the lake.
Who-will come to-the boat?
Do they- think we-shall beg them to-come?
We-may change-the date to-the tenth.
Do-they know-the date?
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 5 Longhand & Shorthand
Have-we paid-the debt? 82 Words
We-have given him the cheque to mail to-them today.
Shall we take-the mail to-the boat?
We-shall aim to change-the name.
We-know they-will come today.
They-will take-the lunch to-the lake.
Joe led-the way to-the lake, but-they say it was too-low to bathe.
Was-the mail delayed?
It-will-be given to him today.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 6 Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words= 93
Joe owes them-the debt, so we-have given them-the cheque.
The thing to-do was to-make them weight the coal.
They both say-the coal was weighed.
Who-came to-take-the load to-the depot?
We-have-no lunch to-take to-the game.
May-we-have-the yellow boat to-take to-the bay?
Who-will-be paid to show them-the way to-do it?
We-think them-will come to-the show which-will-be given today.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 7 Longhand & Shorthand
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Who-will come to fetch-the cash? We-shall-be at-the bank at two.
We-know-the debt was paid. A cheque was given to him long-ago.
We saw them at-the shop. They bought a ball for Jack.
They got a doll for Ann, too.
May-we-have a cheque for-the bag bought on-the tenth of-May?
We-know they-had a long talk, but-we-think they-will give him no cash.
They say Bob owes-the debt, but-the watch was paid for on-the tenth.
We-think-the chalk may damage-the bag. No, it will come off. Wash if off.
Ask Paul to attach a tag to-the top of-the bag.
We-shall check-the damage to-the boat.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 8 Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words= 167
The tall lad was paid a day to-watch-the shop.
The lake was calm, so we came back on-the boat.
It-was an odd thing to-do, but it-was a shame to-laugh at-him.
Which of-them saw-the lad take-the package back to-the shop?
Paul may manage to show them the way to-do-the job.
We-know they-will-be at-the game, but-they-will come back for-the show.
We-think they take too-long to-do-the job.
We-have usually given-the job to-them, but-we-may make a change.
They-will pay for-the damage to-the tank, but-we-think they-will ask for a delay.
We-had no cash to pay him at-the shop, so a cheque was given to him.
Pam had to-come a long way, but saw-the game.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 9 Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words= 154
They-will-be at-the show which-will-be given on 29th-May. It-will-be on a Monday.
We-shall get enough cash at-the bank to pay both of-them for-the job.
Usually we engage a bungalow at-the lake for a month.
The wage they paid was too low, so Tom had to-give up-the job.
We-know-the debt was unpaid, but-they had no cash.
Who-will aid Anna to-get-the mail for Bath off at two?
We-think they-will take-the boat for Canada on-Monday, 12th May.
The envelope for-the mail was on top of-the pad.
We-shall-have to ask him to pay for-the damage to-the gate.
We saw them at-the game, which-was on-Monday, the tenth of-the-month.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 10 Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words= 141
The bill ought-to-be paid if-we owe them for-the wood.
May-we see-the book which-was to-be given to him?
We owe him an apology for-the delay in mailing-the cheque.
We ought to put-the money in-the bank. We shall do-so if-we-can.
May-we-have a copy of-the bill for-the wood we bought on-the fifth?
The name of-the book Jessie bought was “Making a Living”.
We-shall go to-the dock on-Monday to-take a look at-the big ship.
If-we-can get each of-them to-give, we shall-have enough money to feed-the family for a month.
We-think we ought to-make an appeal for aid.
Do-we owe him a fee for doing-the job?
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 11 Longhand & Shorthand
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If-they can get away, they-will come to see-the game.
They-will-have to-leave at two, if-they wish to see it.
We-shall-have to pay for-the damage to-the boat.
Money for food was being given to-the family monthly.
If-we-can aid them in-any-way, we ought to-do so.
It-was too cool for bathing at-the beach, so they came back to-the pool.
They-will-be leaving for Canada on-the tenth of-the-month.
They-will go to Winnipeg on-the tenth.
The lady saw a copy of-the book “Looking at Asia”.
If she can come in to see us, we-can show the lady a copy of-the book for-which she-was asking?
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 12 Longhand & Shorthand
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We-shall-be lucky if-we get any money for doing-the job.
Maybe-the lunch can-be given on a different day.
A talk was to-be given on-the topic “Feeding-the Family”.
Eva was talking of going to Manitoba in May.
If-they wish to-make any money, they-will-have to-do-the job in a different way.
The wood was too thick. It-was an inch in width, so we-had to ship it back.
We wish to know if it-will make any difference to-them if-we ship-the load of coal today.
The change may-be put into effect in May.
We-have-no wish to-make a change which-will affect so-many, but they-have a different way of looking at it.
If-we-can think of any-way of-doing-the thing in a different way, we-shall ask-them to-come in to see us.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 13 Longhand & Shorthand
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To-our relief, they came early.
We-are leaving today, and-we should reach Winnipeg in a day or-two.
Who-will-be going to see-the Army and-Navy game?
If-we wish to-get to-the game early, we should-be ready in an hour. Ask Jack for a rug.
Ray and Ruth are reading-the book “The Arm of-the Law”.
We wrote to-them, asking them, to-rush-the job, and-they say they-will-have-it ready in a month.
We-may-be wrong, and-if-we-are, we-shall readily give him our apology.
The cheque was put in an airmail envelope, and it-should reach them today.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 14 Longhand & Shorthand
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So far, we-have-had a fair share of luck.
We-do a thorough repair job at our shop.
We-can fetch your car and leave it at-your door.
We rang-the bell, but nobody came to-the door.
A year-ago Jim bought-the ranch belonging to-the Perry family.
The large ridge at Red Gap was rich in ore.
It-will-be easy to-make an error and take-the wrong road.
We-fear we-shall-have to borrow money if-we-are to-carry on at-the factory.
We should add enough money to-the fee we give him to pay for-the fare.
The jury may think-the youth should get money for-the injury.
We-have thanked him for-the-money we-had to borrow.
They-may thank-the judge, whose talk was put on-the air, for-the change in factory law.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 15 Longhand & Shorthand
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The charge for-the rug was put on-your March bill.
We wish to remove any fear they-may-have, and-we-shall urge them to engage a lawyer.
May-we take Polly and Jack to see-the parade on-the fourth of-the March?
We-shall make-up a party and-have lunch at-the cake shop.
We-are making a tour of Italy in March.
Our party should-be in Rome on-the fourth of-the-month.
We-shall get back to Canada in May.
The usual charge for parking-the car at-the garage was.
We saw a copy of-the rare book in-the shop window.
It-should pay-the firm to-go on-the air daily.
Paul King was put in-charge of-the factory early in March.
We-can put a mark in red at-the bottom of-each page we check.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 16 Longhand & Shorthand
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Mary and Jack are to-be married early in March.
We wish to-go to-the wedding, but they-may-be married in Rome, and it-will-be too far away.
We-shall ask-the lawyer to-talk for an hour.
They-will take a lorry load of coal to-the shop today or tomorrow.
Wrap-the package and mail it today. We-think-we ought to insure-the package.
We-have given-them no authority to change-the policy of-the firm.
We get our milk at-the dairy farm, and-we usually pay our bill monthly.
The living room was at-the rear of-the shop.
The door was too narrow, and-we-had to remove it to-get-the large package into-the room.
Mary, whose memory was poor, read a different page of-the book each day. We-can change-the collar on-the fur wrap today, and-the lady may come in for-it tomorrow.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 17 Longhand & Shorthand
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When I-was in-your shop on-the Parade I-saw a different type of tyre tube.
I should like to buy four or five of-them for-my car.
I-think-you-will enjoy our show if-you-can come to see it.
I-wish-you to-make-out a cheque for-the boiler and get it off tonight by airmail.
Our failure to-do what they wish may annoy them, but how-can we-do what they ask?
The village was a mile beyond-the mouth of-the Wye.
Do-you know when Roy and Dinah are going to Cuba?
I-know-the boy would like to-go with-them.
Why was-the charge put on-my March bill?
Do-you know when-the ship may leave? It-will go out with-the tide at five.
How far do-you have to-go? Do-you wish to-come with me? You-should write your name in ink at-the bottom of-the form.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 18 Longhand & Shorthand
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What-do-you think we ought to-do? I-think we should give-them a month in-which to pay-the bill.
If-you wish to-catch-the boat, you-will-have to-leave early.
I-think-you-will-have to buy a coil for-your car.
If-you-can arrive at five you-will-be in-time for-the talk.
I-have-no wish to annoy you, but I-think-the debt should-be paid.
I admire-the type of youth who-will-do a job thoroughly.
For a low outlay, you-can get a couch for-the room.
A cure for-the lazy boy would-be to-give him a job which-would keep him busy.
Why-have-you allowed our bill to-go unpaid?
What-can-we-do for-you?
You-can read and write for an hour.
How-can-we keep in-touch with-them when-they go away?
Why-do-you think it-would-be-the wrong thing to-do?
I-think-you-are right, but-you-may-have to show why you-are making-the change.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 19 Longhand & Shorthand
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If-we-are to pay our-way, we-shall-have to-get new revenue.
I should like to-do what-you ask, but I-have-no power to-do so.
It-will-be your duty to-check each item we charge.
I-shall go to-the automobile show, and-I-may buy a new car.
Do-you wish to-renew your fire policy? It-will-be due tomorrow.
I-am aware of-the value of a shop window on-the avenue.
I-will give-you a cheap rate to Niagara via the Lake route.
What-would-be your rate for a large room with bath or shower?
We-had a fire, and our factory was idle for a month so we-had a poor year.
I-have-no wish to argue with-you, for-you-may-be right in what-you say.
You-will rub your eyes when-you see our New Era car.
Why are-you buying a poor type of oil when-you can get a pure oil for-your money?
Poor oil may damage your car; it-will pay you to buy a purer variety.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 20 Longhand & Shorthand
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Would-you like to-go to America with me in-July?
I-know you-will thoroughly enjoy-the tour if-you-can come with-me.
I-am-going with a jolly party of four or five, and-we-are making a tour which-will take a month.
We-are leaving on-the Canada on-the fifth of-July, and-we-are due to arrive in America on-the tenth.
We-can get a cheap rate for-the voyage if-we share a room on-the boat.
Write to-me in a day or-two and say you-will come.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 21 Longhand & Shorthand
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Do-you think-you-will-be rich enough to-retire when-you reach-the age of fifty?
You-will-be rich if-you-can retire with enough money to-live on.
We-can show you how you-can buy a life annuity for a low outlay now.
How would your family fare if-you-should die now?
Can-you leave enough for-them to-live on?
We-are-now issuing a new life policy which-will make-it easy for-you to-do what-you would wish.
You-can take-out-the policy for a low charge.
We-know you-will like it.
Would-you like to-see it?
If so, write your date of birth below and mail-the form today.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 22 Longhand & Shorthand
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I-have many a happy memory of-the time of-my youth on-the farm.
I-saw-the buyer for a minute at-the hotel, but he had to hurry away.
Usually we ship-the oil to-you by boat, but if-you-are in a hurry, it can go by road.
Write and ask-them if-they charge a higher rate for heavy oil.
They hope to-have-the bill of-lading in-the mail today.
I-know Hugh Riley, and-I-think-he-will reach a high rank in-the army.
We-hope-you-will enjoy-the voyage, and-we-hope to see-you when-you get back.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 23 Longhand & Shorthand
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I should like-the head of-your firm to see our huge new factory, and-if-he-will come, I-will fetch him in-my car.
If-he-can do-so, I should like him to-have lunch with me at-the Park Avenue Hotel.
I-hope he-will come to see it, for I-think-it-will appeal to him.
I-shall-be happy to see him, and you, if-you-can come too. I-hope-you-will come with him.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 24 Longhand & Shorthand
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We-have-your message, and-we-shall-have-the invoice and-the bills of-lading ready by-the time the ship sails on-Wednesday.
Since-the business for-the-year shows a heavy loss, the bank may wish to-have a voice in-the firm’s affairs.
We refuse to pay this sum, when-we-can get-the same items for less.
May-we-know why this small bill is unpaid? As you know, we-have allowed it to-go beyond-the usual time.
We-shall-be happy to-give-you details of any of-the items which appear on-the bill.
In a month, we-hope to add-the names of a dozen firms which-will sell our silk.
I-have-seen-the head of-the firm, and-I-think-he-will renew-the lease on-the office in South Avenue.
He-will, I-think, wish to-lease fewer rooms and-thus effect a saving.
His firm has had a poor year, and-for-this-reason he has to-save some money. We-shall-be happy to-give-you-the names of-those hotels which have bought them.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 25 Longhand & Shorthand
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We-are happy to announce a sale of-the famous Arch Form Shoes.
The Factory is anxious to-have many new buyers for-these shoes, and-for-these-reason is selling them to-the dealers for less this month.
We-hope-you-will come in soon. When-you see-the shoes we-think-you-will wish to-select several pairs, and-if-you do-so you-will effect a large saving.
We-know of no similar value. We-have-them in-any size.
Each pair has-the usual guarantee of-the factory.
We advise you to-come in early, for if-you delay you-may miss some of-the value of-the sale.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 26 Longhand & Shorthand
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We-have a nice house for sale in Rose Park. It-has six rooms and two baths.
We-have sold twice as many copies of-the book since-the notice was put in-the-magazine.
Now is-the time to buy your bulbs and seeds. The soil is ready for-them.
We-have many choice varieties on sale, and-we-hope-you-will come in and choose some.
He said-the city would-have to-raise the oil tax or else levy a sales tax.
I-shall-be in-your city on Tuesday, 20th-March, and-I should like to-speak to-you, if-you-can spare a few minutes.
I-am leaving-the city on Tuesday. I-shall-be sorry to miss you, but I-have-no choice.
Our cashier daily takes-the cheques which come in-the-mail to-the bank.
Bill has to pay-the cheque into-the bank on-Saturday when-he leaves-the office.
On-Saturday we-are having a special sale of boy’s suits.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 27 Longhand & Shorthand
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My Book, which-will-be ready soon, gives my views on-the-subject “The Music of-our Times.”
I-hope to-give a series of-talks in several different cities, and-I-have chosen this subject for-my talks.
If I-write out-the names of-the cities and-the dates on which I-am to-speak, can-you type-the schedule for-me? I should like to-have two copies.
I-shall-be happy if-you-will type a copy of-my speech for-me. It-is forty pages in length.
How-long does it take to type such a long speech? Can-you have-it ready for-me in two hours?
The head of-the firm said, “I-am going to-give-you a higher salary because of-the absence of errors
in-the jobs i-have given-you to-do.”
Thank-you for-your news. Many thanks, too, for-the-magazines. I-am happy to know you-are having a nice time.
I-enjoy reading two special items in-the-magazine: “The Way Things Seem to-Me” and “News Outside-the Door.”
We owe several large items on-this month’s bills which ought to-be paid in a few days.
May-we-know soon what-you decide to-do? What-would-be-the wise thing to-do?
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 28 Longhand & Shorthand
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We wish to-be of service to-you, and-we-shall-be happy to change-the shoes if-you-will mail them to-us.
May-we-know when you-will-have-the new designs for-the ladies suits ready for-us?
What-is-the cause of-the delay? You seem to-be slow in making them up.
You-will receive them in a few days? We-hope-you-will excuse-the delay.
We-are slow because of-our desire to-give-you designs which-will-be different and new, and it takes many hours to-make them.
We highly value-the share of-your business which-you have given-us for-several years.
In-the face of-these facts, we-think-you-are wrong in passing on-the charges to-us.
Thomas wishes to-go with-us to-the baseball game on-Saturday. If-he-goes with-us he-will take-us
in-his car.
When is-the summary of-which-you speak to-be ready?
Samuel Johnson, whose speech appears in today’s “News”, speaks tonight at-the Academy. What-is his subject?
His topic is “Signs of-the Times.” I-think-he usually speaks on several subjects.
James Smith thinks-the charge too high a fee for-these maps.
They charge-us 5 guineas a set, and he thinks we-can get them for-less.
He-will show-us how we-can secure them for 4 guineas a set and-thus save a guinea.
What-is-the size of-the box? It-is six-inches wide and-five inches deep.
I use it for-the purpose of-saving odd pennies.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 29 Longhand & Shorthand
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We-we insure a package which-we dispatch by-mail, do-we get a receipt?
A zeal for justice should-be-the mark of-each citizen, high or low rich or poor.
We readily obey laws which history teaches are-the wisdom of-centuries.
We-have-several large desks which-we wish to dispose of. I-think-we should reduce them to 6 guineas a piece, and-if-we do-so, we ought to succeed in disposing of them.
Besides-the desks, we-have several large red rugs which-we-have-had in-the shop too-long,
and-I-think-we ought to put them on customers for-them. What-do-you think?
I-wish-you would-come to-the city and discuss this sale with-us.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 30 Longhand & Shorthand
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I-wish to cancel my passage on-the vessel sailing on 16th-March.
The judge’s counsel is wise and sincere, and-I-think-we should listen to what-he-says.
I-will write to an officer of-the firm today, and-when I receive an answer I-will get in-touch with-you.
When-you know these lessons thoroughly, you-will-be on-your way to a business career.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 31 Longhand & Shorthand
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It-will assist me if-you-will make-up an itemized list of all-the stock we-have in-the store.
The list should also state-the cost of-each item.
Although our costs are high, we-have always refused to-lessen-the value of-our service.
Honest value assists our firm to-keep its customers, and also to secure new buyers.
Our silk may-be subjected to any test you-may wish to-make.
We-think you first step should-be to stop waste as-fast-as you-can. We-suggest adjusting your charges as-the next step.
Our sales this year already exceed all of-our sales for last year.
Although you invoiced the steel posts to-us last month, we-are still having to-make do with stone posts.
Your failure to-get them to-us on time has caused a big upset in-the schedule, and-has cost a large sum of-money.
We-shall-do our best to influence him to cancel the debt.
In-the past we-have used this style of pencil, and-we-know it-will-be all-right for-your purpose.
Almost all types of stencils have a mark to show when-you reach-the bottom of-the page.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 32 Longhand & Shorthand
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It-is-the type o stock which-should appeal to small investors, and-the bank has advised many of-its customers to invest some money in-the issue.
I-am always influenced by-the bank’s advice, and-I-have-had no reason to-be sorry.
When-you master this subject, you-will-have a tool which-will assist you to secure a post in a business office.
When-do-you think-you-will-have-the large posters ready for-us? We wish to-mail them to-the different stores on-our list.
The Webster Hotel is-the finest in Chester, and-we-hope-you-will register at-this hotel when-you come to-our city.
The steamer leaves on-Wednesday, the sixth of-the-month, and-we-must know by-the first if-you wish to ship-the coffee by-this boat.
We-have-had-the case of books in-the customs office for almost a month. What-is-the charge for storage?
Each year, research shows how to-make things faster and-with less toil. What are-we doing with-the time we save?
The loss caused by unpaid bills is-the smallest we-have-had in several years.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 33 Longhand & Shorthand
The heavy losses which-the firm has to absorb this year are almost enough to-exhaust its resources.
The firm has had a series of poor years. Do-you know-the causes of-these successive losses?
The firm itself gives several reasons. Among-them are-the steady rise in costs and higher taxes.
What-is-the basis for your appeal to have your state taxes reduced?
I am sorry to lose your services, but, as I have already said, you have my best wishes for your success. I shall always be happy to receive news of your doings.
Our pipes are nicely boxed, and we know it will pay you to put some of them in your showcases or in your windows.
We have to make a small charge for the boxes, but the pipes sell much faster when you show them in the boxes.
“The Times” successfully appeals each year for money for needy cases, and it raises a large sum for the purposes of charity. Aid is as necessary this year as in the past.
I think the charges for these posters are excessive, and I wish to satisfy myself of the necessity for the purposes of charity. Aid is as necessary this year as in the past.
If you insist, we shall pay the fees ourselves, but the artists themselves think the charges are low for this type of job.
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Are you enjoying your study of this subject? I hope you are.
When you can write these exercises fast, you will be on your way to making your living in a business office.
But outside of its value to you, I hope you like the subject for itself.
As you know, this subject is widely used in business offices, but it has many uses besides this.
You can use it for many different purposes. Can you name some of them?
The success of many a famous head of a large business firm due to his study of this subject. It was the first step in his business career.
Write the signs as fast as you can. Always read back what you write.
Each time you write an exercise you should write it faster read it back faster.
Write the forms just as they appear in this book.
In time you may, if you wish, write these same forms as fast as you can speak.
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May we have as soon as possible the cases of swan soap which you are making up specially for us?
We wish to have this soap as soon as you can get it to us, as we are having a sale on the first of the month.
This is an item which we wish to-emphasize, as we know it will sell readily.
The swan is supposed to sing a sweet song when it is dying. This is said to be the sweetest song it sings, and this is the story which has given us the famous “Swan Song.”
New York is the largest city in the United States of America. If you go to the top of any of the high towers of this city, you will have a view which takes in all the city as well as the suburbs for many miles beyond.
The monster ships which come to this city dot the bay. They unload huge cargoes on the docks, and take away with them similar loads when they leave.
In this city the business life of the United States reaches its high peak.
As we are going to the docks, we can look at the new vessel. This is the swiftest as well as the largest of the steamers.
We may switch some of our business to the new firm as they will give us value as well as service.
As we have seen in the past, a heavy poll usually sweeps many new officers into the different state offices.
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When can you ship the acid you sold to us last month? We are as busy as we can be just now, and the delay is causing much annoyance to our customers as well as loss to ourselves.
You can rely on receiving the acid in two days. It will leave this city tomorrow and we assume it will reach you the next day.
We must apologize for the delay. Owing to the heavy losses caused by the fire at our factory last month our stocks became too low.
We are making up for the lost time as fast as we can.
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We-are having a special sale of-our essences, as-it-is-necessary to dispose of-some of-our stock as-early-as-possible. How-much shall we set aside for-you? As-we-know just what you-can use, we-can, if-you-like, select a dozen cases, and you-can take-them as-soon-as you-are ready.
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We fear the cost of your steel fences is too high. Although we have bought them each season for the past six years, we think we shall lose business because we have to charge too much for them.
In this city we must sell at low rates if we are to make a success of our business.
Owing to this fact, we have to emphasize the necessity of reducing as much as possible the costs to our customers.
Can you suggest something which will assist us?
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I wish to do something to assist young Jackson. Can you do anything to induce him to make a thorough study of the language?
I know you will be ready to assist him as much as possible, and I know he will be influenced by your advice.
In as much as it is necessary in this subject to deal extensively with the language, he should see how easy it is to study as far as possible such things as style and the best usage.
Now a days business houses set an especially high value on the ability to use the language in the right way.
Because so much emphasize is now given to this ability, he should resolve to make himself as far as possible as master of the best form.
Now his language sense is poor, but when he knows how much it may affect his career, I know he will do all he can to remedy as soon as possible the errors he makes.
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Suppose some big customers of yours ceased to deal with you.
What would you do? We think you would write to him, asking if he had any special reason for his silence.
This is what we are now asking you. Although in the past our business with you in this city was extensive, several months have elapsed since you last had any dealings with us.
We would like to know why, as we are unaware of any failure to give you the best service.
We are always desirous of satisfying all our customers, large buyers or small.
We assure you we shall do anything we can to put things right if you think our service in any way faulty.
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I have seen your notice in today’s “Star”, and I should like to have details of your new Masters Reading Series.
I think such a series should make a wide appeal, and I wish you much success with it.
Many of those who have seen my set of “Stories of the Earth, Sea, and Sky” speak highly of it, and several, I know, have bought similar sets for themselves.
I am sorry you have allowed “Poster Designing” to go out of stock.
Such a book, it seems to me, should have a large sale, as so many are now taking up the study of this subject.
In view of this, may I suggest a new issue?
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When I left New York I asked to have my mail sent on to me at Winnipeg.
Although I shall be in Winnipeg on Wednesday, the 16th, I may go on to Regina late that night.
In any case, I should be in Regina on the 17th, and I think it would be best to dispatch my mail to that city as it might not reach Winnipeg in time.
The York Store could not give me a cheque as you wished.
They said the best they could do would be to pay in two months’ time I could do nothing with them at this time.
The firm is moving its store to Baxter Avenue, and for that reason I could not sell them anything.
They will let me know as soon as the new store is ready.
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We are sorry to know that the goods we charged on our invoice of 10th August have not yet reached you.
We shipped them in two cases the same day the bill was sent to you, and we marked and shipped the cases in the usual way.
As far as we know, the cases should reach you as soon as this note, that is, today or tomorrow.
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We have issued a booklet which gives details of the new automatic toaster we have just put on the market.
You can secure a copy of this booklet as well as our latest catalogue by writing for them.
We make absolutely no charge.
I have submitted an estimate for doing the job, but they have not yet notified me that they will
accept my bid.
This item is listed in the catalogue at 4 guineas.
If you remit in 5 days you can deduct two percent.
We have no yet received the goods invoiced by you on 4 th May.
We hope that you will get them to us by next Tuesday at the latest, as we are quite out of stock of
some of these items.
Why has the firm kept us waiting for the steel sheets?
They stated in a recent note that the sheets had actually left the factory.
If they ship them when they said, the sheets should have arrived by now.
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We are sorry that you could not use the stockings we sent you a few days ago. Our stock of the exact shade you specified was exhausted, so we sent instead a similar shade and style.
We had no doubt that you could use them, but we should not have shipped them without first
writing to you.
If you wish, they may be sent back to us, and we shall cancel the charge.
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We are having a benefit show next Wednesday night, and I am writing to invite you to come.
Aid is badly needed for some special cases we have on our list, and all the money is to be used for
that purpose.
The cost of the tickets is each. I know that you will wish to assist the cost as much as possible, and
that you will let me have your cheque for several tickets.
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The attached sheet shows the result of the year’s business. You will note that, except for the first
two months, business for the year was good.
We adopted a new sales policy in March and since that time we have enjoyed the benefit of our new
methods.
We have had about twice as many sales as in the same months last year.
We think that this is the best evidence we could have of the value of our new policy.
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We have sent several notes to you asking you to pay the bill for the goods you bought six months
ago, but you have not answered any of them.
We are sorry to say that now we shall have to take the usual steps to avoid the loss of our money, if
your cheque is not received by the first of the next month. We urge you to mail your cheque to us
without delay.
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We are sorry that you received in error a cheque intended for Reed and Sons of Edinburgh. Thank
you for passing it to us.
We are writing today to Reed and Sons asking them to let you have the cheque which we should
have sent to you.
No doubt you will receive it without delay.
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I am happy to say that the cut in rates about which I wrote to you in March is now to be put in to the effect.
I think that the rate on your house is subject to change on the new basis.
Your policy should be sent to this office as soon as possible, so that you may have the benefit of the reduced rate.
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We have looked for a small house for you, and we think we have just the house you will wish to
buy.
It has six nice rooms and two baths. The lot is large, and the house is so located that each room
has a lovely view.
We think you could not buy a house in a nicer spot.
If you like we can go out to see it tonight. It will take us about forty minutes by car to get to Meadow
Park.
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We have sent to you today a copy of our latest catalogue as well as some special booklets which
we think you will like to have.
When any new designs are issued we shall post details to you so that you will be up to the minute.
As far as we know these designs are not stocked by anybody else in your territory, and no doubt
they will be popular with your customers.
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Do you know that we sell good tyres? It is not necessary for you to buy tyres now in a repair shop,
for our store now carries them.
You can buy them when you are in the store, just as you would select since, or something for your
house.
These tyres are good value, and they sell rapidly, each of the carries our guarantee.
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It is quite some time since you bought anything in this store. I am writing to you myself, because I should be sorry to lose your custom.
It may be that we have offended you in some way. If this is the case, I hope you will write to me.
Our service and our way of doing business are things which we boast about.
It would be a pity to stay away because of something which could be easily remedied, and you should not hesitate to write to me and let me know the cause.
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Until quite recently the volume of our business in the south was quite small, but since last
November we have had an office in Fulham, and the volume of sales has risen steadily.
Sales in this territory for January and February are the best in the history of the firm.
In these two months we have sold twice as much as in the south as we sold last year.
The fact that this is almost as much as we have sold in Manchestor shows that our new policy is
entirely justified.
We feel that the results of our new policy is most satisfactory.
The race is not always to the swift. Sometimes too much haste makes for less speed.
Never waste time by having to do the same job twice.
This is useful advice, and if you will follow it , it will assist you to be successful
Write your note accurately and neatly, so that not only you, but anybody else, can read them easily.
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Recently we wrote to you and stated that, unless we received your cheque by 16th February, we
should have to ask our lawyer to take steps to force you to pay the bill you owe us.
Unfortunately you have not answered our note, and now we must inform you that we have asked
our lawyer to go ahead and follow the usual methods to make you pay.
We are exceedingly sorry to have to do so, but, evidently this is the only way in which we can
secure our money.
We certainly feel that we have acted quite fairly with you, and, as we have said, this seems to be the
only thing left for us to do.
If you mail your cheque without the slightest delay, you can avoid heavy costs, and we advise you
to do so as soon as you receive this.
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I think that the way in which we store goods at the factory is not altogether satisfactory.
It seems to me that the fire insurance rates are now quite high, and I feel that the fire insurance rates are now quite high, and I feel that, with some changes in the store rooms, reduced rates might be expected.
I should like you to inspect the rooms as soon as possible, and if, as a result of your inspection, you think that our methods with respect to the storage of goods are unsatisfactory, I wish you would suggest any changes which could be put into effect.
I wish you would let me have the different insurance policies now in force, together with the details of the scale on which the insurance rates are based, so that I can make an analysis of the annual cost.
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I shall arrive at 10 a.m on Tuesday, 12th January, unless I have to make a change. I will wire you if the time is changed.
As far as I am aware, the goods were dispatched at least a week ago.
I will look into this and give you the exact date they were sent.
Allen and royal have built up a nice business for themselves in nelson.
The success of the business is due entirely to the way in which they have worked.
A few years ago they were quite poor, but now both of them are worth a large sum of money.
What is the reason for the higher insurance rates which were put into effect last week? The rise was quite unexpected.
This state of affairs existed for a long time, despite the fact that we were not satisfied with it.
We were amused at many things he said, but he was certainly worth listening to.
He said, “You may die young because of worry, but certainly work never caused the death of anybody.”
Thank you for your note in which you stated that you were desirous of having an agency for the sale of our textiles in your city.
We have never given any firm the sole right to sell our goods, and this policy does not allow us to give you the sole agency.
We should be happy to have you retail our goods and we hope you will do so at the usual dealers’ rates.
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When may we expect the two dozen barrels of lime which were to be shipped the first week in February?
Unless we receive the lime, this week we shall have to cease work on the new road at Elm Park.
We thought we could rely on having the lime last week without fail, and your failure to get it to us it most unfortunate.
We hope that the barrels are on the way, and that you can wire us that we may expect them tomorrow.
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I wish to thank you for the catalogue which you were good enough to post to me recently.
Several books listed on page 21 appear to be just what I am looking for.
I have marked them on the attached sheet.
Although I think that these books should be useful to me in my work, I would like to inspect them to see if they would be satisfactory.
Can any of the books be sent back to you if, when I have looked at them, I decide that they would not be satisfactory for my purpose?
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The simple device saves you many hours of toil. Just fill in the attached form below and post it to us, or apply to your local dealer for details of this useful article.
Please supply me with a few samples of cloth in blue and black, which would be suitable for autumn suits.
I should be obliged if you would include a couple of sampler each of single and double widths.
Please deliver to us as early as possible fifty copies of the book entitled “Clothes and How to-Make Them.”These are to be supplied at a total cost of 20 guineas, including delivery.
We are pleased to know that you will be able to deliver some of the tables by the first of January, and that you expect to supply the rest in two weeks.
We shall be obliged if you will get enough to us by the first to enable us to make a special display of them.
I believe that many of the articles in this sale should be especially valuable to you.
For the first time in the history of the store, we are able to make them available at a reasonably low cost, and I urge you to call and inspect them as soon as possibly can. Do not wait till it is too late.
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I called the house several times, and inasmuch as each time was unable to get any reply, I think that these people were away and the house was closed.
You have not replied to our note of 4th February asking for a cheque for the goods supplied to you on 12th November.
We would like to know why you have not settled this bill.
If you wish to place your furs in cold storage we can call for then and deliver them to you when you tell us to do so.
Our charges are most reasonable.
Let us store them for you, and you will have nothing to worry about.
Most people have believed in the past that it was necessary to pay a lot of money for a good club settee.
No doubt they were right. But we can tell you now that it is not at all necessary to pay much for a good article, as we have just put on the market our easy-rest settee, which is available for only a few guineas.
Please tell us what the cost would be of a safe about four feet high and with a capacity of about forty cubic feet. The cost should include delivery to this building.
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In the belief that you will wish to stop at a simple but pleasant hotel, we have sent to you today a
copy of our recently issued booklet.
The total charge for a couple per week in only 10 guineas.
This rate includes a double room.
Single rooms are 5 guineas and up.
Our fare is simple but good.
People tell us that our table is first class.
They say, indeed, that s has no equal.
We doubt that it is unequalled, but we do know that we use only the best foods and that our
charges and quite reasonable.
We make no charge at all for golf or swimming.
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We enclose a booklet which gives details of or plate glass window insurance.
When you renew your insurance we believe it will pay you to take out this type of policy.you will
not that we are able to give you especially useful service.
As soon as we receive your claim we replace the glass.
Your claim is settled without delay, and a cheque enough to pay for all the damage, including any
damage to your window display, is sent to you.
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This newspaper tries to bring to its readers the truth and nothing but the truth.
We are sorry to have to trouble you, but we notice that you have charged $22 10s 6d. for your catalogue item number 463 which you supplied to us on 16th October.
In your price list the item is listed at $21 10s.6d. a credit of 1 is thus due to us.
This is evidently an error in billing.
Thank you for bringing to our notice the error in the bill of 16th October for four oak chairs.
We are enclosing our credit note for $1, and we apologize for the trouble to which we have put you.
Dear, Sir, we are glad to know that you wish to be a member of our club.
As manager of the club, I wish you to feel at liberty to use our facilities until you are elected a member.
Your name is to be proposed next week. Yours truly.
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Dear-Sirs, During-the month of-April we-propose to increase-the prices of a number of-the items at-present in-the catalogue.
The increases are necessary because of the higher costs we now have to absorb.
If-your branch is going to issue a new catalogue, you should not proceed with it until you have the new prices.
Please remember that you must not issue your list until we post you the new prices. Yours-truly,
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Dear Miss Black, in April we brought out a new series of history books.
The series is for use in forms two to six.
These-books solve many problems for the teacher.
They treat the subject in a bright, practical way; and-we-think-you-will-agree-that-the series gives a new and better approach to-the subject.
With your present heavy programme, the books should enable-you to make the greatest progress with your classes.
If you would care to inspect the books, we should be glad to dispatch copies to you.
If you would give the books a trial, we know you would be delighted with the results. Yours truly.
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Dear Dr. Waters: We-are-taking-the liberty of asking-you to address our graduates on-Monday, January 29.
Our principal and teachers, as-well-as-the graduates, would-be proud to-have-you deliver an address.
As-the principal speaker on-our programme we-know-that what-you-would tell-us would-be remembered by-all-our graduates for-many-years to-come.
We-know-that-you have many calls to-speak, and-that your time is exceedingly valuable, but-we-feel that-you-will-be-able-to accept. Yours-truly,
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This paper is extremely strong. Its extra strength makes it especially suitable for-your purpose.
I-am-sorry to-have to disagree with-you, but I-believe that-it-would-be best to-make-out a separate bill for-each item delivered.
The duties of a good secretary are described in-this book. Each duty is set out separately, and fully discussed. I-believe that-this-book would-be most useful to-you.
Our catalogue describes-the different items fully. You-will-note-that each item is given a separate number.
I-believe that a large-number of-the members of-our society were surprised and displeased at-the extreme views presented by-the speaker in-his address on “The Liberty of-the Press.”
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Dear-Sirs, We-enclose a description of-the building in Spring Street.
We-think-this building is an extremely valuable piece of-property, and-we strongly urge you to buy
it.
It-is quite close to-the new south road.
You-can buy it today for a small outlay, and-we-have-no-doubt that in a few years it-will increase, in
value.
We-believe in-fact that in a year or-two property in-this district should-be worth double its present
price.
Why not inspect it as-soon-as you possibly can? Yours-truly,
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Our records show that-you have-not purchased anything in-this store for-some-time. We regard this as most unfortunate, for-we value your patronage highly. We-hope that-it-is-not due to-some unsatisfactory purchase or to-some lack of proper service. We wish to-give-you service strictly in accordance with your desires.
Several members of-the college faculty expressed the belief that-it-was absolutely necessary to include an extra course in-this-subject. Our industry prospers because-of-the direct methods we employ with our customers. We tell-them only the truth when-we describe our products.
I-think-that-we should take-the proper steps to-bring-about-the passage of-these bills relating to- labour problems, and I-believe-that care should-be exercised by-all not to obstruct this.
It-is equally true that-the recent decreases in-the prices of cheaper fabrics are expected to-results
in increased sales.
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Dear-Sir, I-shall-be much-obliged if-you-will supply me with a low samples of extra strong “super”
glazed paper, such-as would-be suitable for-my class of work, The colors I most desire to see are
dark blue and grey.
If-the samples satisfy me, and-the prices and terms of-sale are reasonable, I-believe I-shall-be able-
to-deal extensively with-you.
I-shall-be-pleased if-you-will also include in-the parcel a sample or-two of a stouter make of paper. I
should like to-receive these samples by Wednesday, if-possible. Yours-truly,
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Dear-Sirs, We-are-pleased to-tell-you that-we-are-the makers of-the famous Double Strength
Brakers. These brakes are believed, by-all who use them, to-be-the most reliable and-the safest of
all-the makes at-present on-the market. During-the month of-April we delivered them by-the gross
to dealers in-all-the principal cities.
If-you would care to-test the brakes, please call at our showrooms, to-permit a member of-our sales
staff to-tell-you all about them. We-are certain that-you-will-be both surprised and pleased if-you
give-them a trial. Yours-truly,
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Dear-Sirs, since you have expressed a desire to know something our-silk blouses and dresses, we-
take-the-liberty of inviting you to visit our offices and salesrooms at 65 Worth Street, in-this-city.
We-shall-be-pleased to show you samples of-our styles for-this season. Our designs avoid all
extremes in styles without any loss of charm.
Already record sales are reported by-the jobbers.
We-have sent our catalogue to-you by-parcel-post today.
You-will-note-that retail dealers are supplied at prices that-make a strong appeal to-them. Yours-truly.
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If-you-will bring me a supply of-samples of-this new breakfast food, I-will-try to-close-the deal with-
the firm myself.
During-the course of-my lecture, I-shall try to show how-the progress of art is related to-the growth
of industry.
When I-know what-the proposed water power scheme includes, I-shall-be-glad to-express my
views.
A load voice troubles and annoys us. Pleasant voices resemble sweet music.
Castles in-the air are fabrics which soon crumble, but dreamers have solved many a pressing
problem.
Few people are able themselves to better-the labour of-those they blame.
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Dear-Sirs: Due to-the rapidly increasing cost of copper and steel. We-are-obliged to increase-the
prices of-many of-the articles included in our catalogue. We extremely regret-the necessity of
passing on-the higher charges to-our customers, but at-the present-time this-is-the only possible
course we-can follow.
You-will-be notified when better terms are available on-our supplies, and-we-are thus enabled to-
reduce-the prices. Yours-truly,
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I-am afraid that-the-measures we-have adopted are-not nearly strong enough. If-we-hope ever to-
get- Mr. Crook to settle this debt, I-believe it-will-be necessary to-bring more pressure to bear on
him.
The property is located on-the north-west corner of Spring Street. This-is a good spot for a store.
The price which-the owners ask is remarkably low; indeed, the property can-be purchased today
for a mere trifle of-its worth. Originally, of-course the owners asked much more for-the building.
We-are sure that-you-will think favorably of-this corner, and-we-suggest that-you look it over as-
soon-as-possible.
It-is near all transit facilities, and in-our-view you-could-not locate your store in a more desirable
spot.
Manor Park is a delightful place in-the spring and summer. The park is full of-trees, shrubs, and
flowers.
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Please type an original and a duplicate copy of-this lease for Mr. Skinner.
I-expect to fly to North Bay tomorrow, and-I-shall-be-glad if-you-will meet me on-my arrival to-tell-
me everything that-is necessary about-the case.
I-regret that I-am unable-to deliver-the goods to-you sooner, nor is-the possible to say at-present
when-they can-be delivered.
Are-you sure that-the enclosures were put in-the envelope? Yes, I put them in personally.
Either we-shall-have to-take more space in-some other building, or we-shall-have to-take over an
entire floor in-this building.
Personally I-believe that-it-would-be better to-lease a larger floor in-some other building. Of-course,
I-shall-do nothing without your final approval.
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Dear Mr. Bridges, It-will-be a pleasure and a privilege to-speak to-your members at-the dinner to-be
given at-the Hotel Webster next Friday night, 10th October. If it meets with your approval, I-shall take
as my topic “The Better Use of-our Leisure Time.”
I-know-that most people believe that-they-have too-little time for play, largely because-of-the
pressure of normal everyday affairs. However, nearly everybody has hours to spare, and it-is quite
surprising how-much time is wasted because people think they-have no-time for leisure. In-my
remarks I-shall endeavor to show that-if-is worth an effort to-make a better use of-our idle hours.
Yours-respectfully,
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As we specialize in chair covers, we-are able-to offer you new summer styles at prices which-are
very-low.
Our-new designs are very pleasing and-they-are sure to-meet with favour.
Things which-are worth having are worth working for. It-is-not usually possible to secure for very-
little or no effort anything worth having.
It-will-be a privilege to-review this author’s new novel when-it appears next Thursday. I-shall-have
very-much pleasure in reviewing it.
The fruit crop was very big last summer, largely because-of-the favorable weather, and many
farmers had to-accept very-low-prices.
Our efforts to secure-the approval of-the bankers were successful. Originally they-were afraid it-
would-not-be possible to act favorably in-our-case.
The officials finally decided to-make an offer for-the property near River Street.
The special price at-which-the goods are offered is-as low as any ever reached before; it scarcely
covers-the cost of freight.
A circular which gives-the new prices is enclosed. You-will note that-they-are very reasonable.
There-is a noticeable decrease in-our-business for-the-month of February. Our Liverpool branch
shows a drop of almost thirty per-cent.
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From all I gather, I-believe-that-the bankers themselves favour increasing-the average rate to three
per-cent and-in an unofficial manner they endeavored to influence the others to adopt this course.
The author, who had travelled up-the Congo River through darkest Africa, offered to-speak to-the
gathering next Friday night.
If only we receive-the lessons of adversity in a proper manner, they-are likely to show us how to-
lead a useful, honorable, and successful life.
We-think-you-should-not overlook-the property being specially developed by ourselves near
Riverside Manor. We should very-much like you to inspect what we-have to-offer before-you decide
to buy.
Our new straws strike a fresh note in summer styles. We-think they-are-the most beautiful we-have
ever offered.
We-believe that-we-had more business through our policy of selling at low-prices. From this you-
will-see that-it-is essential to-supply these items for as little as-possible.
We-think-that-the figures you-give in-this estimate are incorrect. Either there-is an error in-your
figures, or you-are using-the wrong grade of-leather.
Our enormous tocks have to-be moved to-make room for next season’s goods.
I-think-you-should reflect carefully before-you decide to-accept their offer. They expect a reply
from-you by next Thursday.
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Dear-Sirs: We-are afraid that-we-shall-be unable-to recover-the total sum due on-your claim unless
you adopt different measures. We-have used special efforts, but up to-the present we-have met
with no success in-our endeavours to-get-the debtor to settle. We-are-unable to collect any money,
nor can-we extract any promise from-him.
We-think-you-will-be-obliged finally to pass-the claim ever to-your attorneys. Please notify us if-you
wish-us to proceed with-the case and take this step for-you. Very-truly-yours,
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Dear-Sirs, I-believe-that-the addressing machine shown on page 22 of-your monthly bulletin would-
be suitable for-my use, and-if it-is satisfactory, I-may purchase one. I should-be-glad if-you would-
have one-of-your salesmen call at-my office to-tell-me more about-the machine.
Please ask-him to-phone before he comes, so-that I-may-be ready for-him. Yours-truly,
There-is a train which leaves Euston for Liverpool at seven o’clock, and also a train which leaves at
nine o’clock. You-can buy a return ticket for 10s.
Vast changes have taken place in business and-industry in-the last ten years. I-believe-that,
generally, the changes have-been for-the better.
There-is-no-doubt that wages are higher and-that, in general, people work fewer hours than
formerly. However, it-is certainly true that workers have to specialize in-one line more-than ever
before.
I-have gone over-the records, and-I-note-that although-the business we-have-done with some firms
has-been smaller-than we hoped, the total sales have-been better-than we expected.
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Dear Mr. Payne, I-have-known Mr. John Lane for thirteen years, and-I-am of-the opinion that-he-will
make a very desirable member of-your club. He began work with-us as a stenographer, and-has
risen by successive steps to-the post of general manager. He-has a fine personality, and-we-feel
that-it-is an honor to-have-him as a member of-our firm. Very-truly-yours,
From January until the summer we-have decided to-keep our store open on-Thursday nights until
nine o’clock. It-will-be open every Thursday night until June, and-from then on we-shall close at
5.30 p.m. as-usual.
Within-the past few years, the volume of business in-the southern districts has-been much larger.
In-some industries, business has-been better-than in similar industries in-the northern and eastern
districts.
Such industries as cotton textiles have shown a marked increase in-the past ten years. In-my-
opinion; in-the next ten years there-will-be increases larger-than those that those that-have-been
already noted.
Because-of-the lack of-rain in-some of-the western districts of Canada, dust storms have often
occurred. These storms have-done much damage to farms and-crops.
Some of-the districts in-the western corn belt have-been affected. Large numbers of farms have-
been covered in dust and it-has-not-been possible to-grow anything. In-many-cases, houses have-
been entirely buried beneath a load of dust.
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I-am-going out-of town next week, and-I should like to talk with-you for half an hour before I-leave.
If-you happen to-be in town this week, please call-upon me.
I-shall-be in town next Thursday and-I-shall-be-glad to-call-upon you at three o’clock. I-am-
enclosing a rough outline of what I propose to-do for a more active sales drive in-the-margin of
anything that occurs to-you we-can talk about it when-we meet.
Dear-Sir, We-have-pleasure in-enclosing a price-list and circular which fully describes our “Milton
Flier.”
We-believe-that this machine is-the most attractive and reliable we-have ever offered. The machine
of-which-you speak is a foreign one, and our-own machine costs you only one half as-much.
Our local representative is very often in Cardiff, and-we-shall ask-him to-call-upon you and explain
more fully the advantage of owing our machine. We-enclose also a list of-the people in Cardiff who-
have bought this machine.
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Dear Miss Brown, On-your behalf I-have spoken to a number-of persons in-the vicinity of Woburn
Park with respect to-your plots. They all agreed that building is-not very active at-this-time, and-I-
think there-is-no-doubt that, if-you sold-the plots today, you would-not get more-than you paid for-
them.
A representative of-one-of-the local building firms said that-he believed it-would-be better to put
them on-the market in-the spring. If-you approve, I-will ask-him to put-the plots on-his list for sale
at not less than $500 each. This figure would-be a little above-the price you paid, and-I-think-that,
even in-the spring, this-is-the most attractive offer you-can expect to-get.
The firm which this man represents is one-of-the best known locally, and-I-am-sure they-will serve
you to-the best advantage. Their name and address is Burn & Green, 69 Woburn Park Drive,
Brighton.
I-think they-are-the largest of-the firms which-have built houses in Woburn Park. Their
representative says that-they-have several plots of-their-own which they expect to-sell in-the
spring. Inasmuch-as you-are out-of town, I-think it-would-be to-your advantage to-have them act
on-your behalf. Yours very-truly,
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Gentlemen, Recently I-bought a book in-your book department as a gift for a friend of-mine. I-found,
however, when I gave it to him that-he already has a copy of-this volume. If-you do-not mind, I-will
return it and select a different book of equal value. Yours-truly,
Gentlemen, Please supply us with thirty barrels of-the same kind of Portland Cement that-you
supplied to-us on-the third of-June, at-the usual trade terms. We-want this shipment delivered to-
our-own pier, No, 92. Yours very-truly,
Our magazine has-been successful to an extent beyond our best hopes. It-is-now in-its third year.
In-the second year we more-than doubled the number-of readers, and-now in-its third year we-hope
to treble-the number. Every month it-has-been necessary to-print more copies than-the month
before. With-the current issue we-have achieved a new high mark. You-will note-that-the magazine
is bigger and better-than ever, and-the number-of readers is larger-than ever.
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A man who wished to-employ a safe driver asked each applicant how near he could drive a car to-
the edge of a cliff. One said a foot; a second said six-inches. The third did-not know. He had-not
tried. He got-the job.
Gentlemen, You-will-see from-the enclosed statement of-your-account that settlement is very-much
overdue. When-the shipment was sent to-you, you told-us would-make payment within-the usual
thirty days in-fact, you stated when-we opened-the account with-you that-you planned to-take
advantage of-the cash discount generally allowed for payment within ten days. You have-not
observed the terms of-your agreement, and-we-feel that-we-have deserved better treatment. We-
must point-out that-we-cannot run a successful business unless the generally accepted rules
regarding credit are observed. We-want to-treat you fairly, but-we-cannot extend-the time for
payment more-than we-have already. We-must ask-you to-accept-the draft for-the full amount due
which-we-have drawn on-you through your bank today. Very-truly-yours,
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Gentlemen: Please be kind-enough to supply-the items on-the attached list as-soon-as-possible.
At-the present moment there-is an active demand for-them, and-we-hope that-we-can count on
having them within three days. In-the event that-you-cannot supply them within that-time, please-
inform-us by return mail.
Please-note-that-the exact items specified are to-be supplied. If-you-are out-of stock of any of-the
items, do-not supply different articles. Anything that-is-not exactly as specified must be returned.
Yours-truly,
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Gentlemen, Kindly let-me-have your-price for printing a hundred copies of-the enclosed circular. I
should prefer a better grade of paper provided the cost is-not too high. I should-be-glad if-you
would telephone your-price to-us as-we-are in a hurry. Yours very-truly,
Gentlemen, We-are-sorry to-learn that two of-the books we recently sent to-you were faulty.
Apparently they-were either printed or bound incorrectly. If-you-will kindly return them to-us, we-
can obtain credit for-them ourselves. In-the-meantime, we-are mailing-you our credit memorandum
for-the cost of-the books plus the cost of-mailing them to-us. Very-truly-yours,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 91 Longhand & Shorthand
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Stenography is a one hundred per-cent subject. By-that I mean that you must achieve perfect accuracy if you are to be of use in a business office.
You must remember that a business man does-not want a typist who can type his correspondence with only a few errors.
You must be able to give him only perfect work, perfectly typed and properly arranged.
If you wish to make sure that you will in advance in your business career, you should strive to develop the habit of accuracy from the beginning of your training.
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We are planning a special sale of house furnishings during October, and we have decided to keep the store open until nine o’clock next Friday evening so that husband and wife may visit the store together.
You will thus be able to inspect the merchandise we are offering before the opening of the sale on Monday.
Everything in this sale is being sold at a very low margin of profit.
There are many splendid pieces which will be sold at bargain prices.
We are sure you will find many articles which you have always wanted to buy, but which have been too dear.
By spending very little you can furnish several rooms or refurnish your entire house.
We can easily make arrangements to finance your purchases on a partial payment if you prefer.
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The expense of making long distance telephone calls is not so great n the late evening.
Night messages may also be sent by telegraph at reduced rates.
Steps should be taken to profit by the statement of accounts just furnished by our auditor.
It has been found necessary to reduce expenses in our plant, and it is clear that we shall have to be more strict in our demands if a more favorable balance is to be shown.
If you can come to town before the first of the month, anything you have to say relating to the new arrangements can be discussed with the officials responsible for making loans.
Bold is sometimes shipped from a country to balance that country’s foreign accounts.
Great case is taken to guard these shipments. When the ship reaches dock, the bars of gold are shipped at once to the vault of a bank.
Those responsible for the shipment take no chances, and the gold is guarded from the moment it leaves the ship.
You wife and children took the noon train to the country, and they will return about seven o’clock this evening.
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Your note about the German bonds has been referred by the president to our foreign department.
Broken by the violence of the wind and the pounding of the waves, the vessel ran aground off point pleasant.
The engines of the airplane roared, the machine moved up the runway, left the ground, circled three times above the crowd, and then began its flight to France.
The fire engines responded to the sudden summons, but they were too late to prevent the flames mounting to the top floor.
By a special arrangement with the hospital departments, many young children between the ages of four and eleven went to the country last year.
Some of them travelled by bus, and others were sent by train.
Those who are responsible for the care of these children had a very difficult task, but there were no accidents and everything went splendidly.
Owing to the expense of the journey, large numbers who deserved to go were disappointed and remained in town all the summer.
Through the kind assistance of several men and women who have large amounts to the funds, it was possible to provide extra relief.
We are making plans to have more children spend a month in the country next summer.
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Dear Mr. Freeman, I have recently examined the accounts of your department, and I find several expensive items with nothing to show why the amounts have been spent. I think it would be advisable to make a special reference against any such items, so that the reasons for the payments would be perfectly clear, I don’t want to be unduly critical, or unreasonable in my demands but your branch has shown disappointing returns this year, and, as you know, it is necessary to preserve a proper balance between expenses and earnings. We agreed last April to discuss any unusual expenses before they were incurred, and I must ask you to observe our agreement. Very truly yours.
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Gentlemen, We-have-been out of touch with our firm for some time through no fault of our own.
Permit us to suggest that it would be advisable and certainly more profitable for you if your salesman would call more often.
It is extremely difficult to keep up the sales of cotton print goods unless something is done to keep in close touch with the buyers.
It is known that your lines are as attractive as the others, and you ought to have no great difficult in proving that fact.
We know that you will regard the hint we have offered as nothing but evidence of our kind feelings for you. Very truly yours,
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This firm furnished excellent references, so we think we should extend the time for payment of the balance due on their account.
The young man stands a very good chance of obtaining the post of assistant manager of the bond department owing to the splendid training he has received.
Please provide us with a memorandum of all merchandise which is subject to a special allowance.
The rough draft serves to show how the use of the telephone has been extended during the last seven years.
Several of the students have been taken out of the second grade and we plan to make other arrangements for those who remain.
Your statement is returned because the amount of the discount which you have deducted is not correct.
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Gentlemen, We would be ungrateful indeed if we did not accept your kind hint.
As a direct result we have planned a series of trips for our representatives which will bring them into closer touch with our customers all over the country.
Our men are leaving at once with samples of our advance lines.
They will explain to you the reasons for the apparent slackness we have shown during the past season.
It has been one of much stress for us, and we are inclined to think you will make the proper allowances when you learn the reason.
You will be glad to know that the new lines to be shown to you have been favorable received in the east.
They are of splendid value, and are sold at prices that give us a very low margin of profit. Yours very truly,
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Your attention is called to the fact that students must register for the summer session before 4th May.
In this division we insist on a written final examination in every extension course.
Thank you for the explanation for the different itmes on your statement.
I am enclosing my remittance in full payment of the account.
Because of business expansion, it will be necessary to employ more people.
It is our intention to engage only those who have had a thorough professional training.
In some large firms, typists work in a general correspondence division.
Somebody is usually appointed who is responsible for the work of this department.
The different members of the firm do not have their own private secretaries.
Instead a girl is assigned to them by the person who has the supervision of the correspondence division.
This arrangement prevents waste of time.
I expect to travel to Bristol tomorrow to attend the National Business Show.
Please reserve a seat for me on the train which leaves at 09:30 a.m. and wire a reservation for a room at the Barnes Hotel.
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The selection of a vocation is not an easy task.
Generally it should be to your advantage to secure assistance from somebody who specializes in vocational counsel.
A discussion with such a person should assist you to make up your mind.
Almost without exception, entrance examinations for those who wish to train for the professions are difficult.
Our gift shop and notions section are two departments of the store which have some exceptional values just now.
You will find it easy to make a selection, for there is a wide choice.
If you wish to select some books to take with you on your vacation, we have a wide range of new fiction in our book section.
The Chairman said: I should like to have an expression of opinion from the floor. A motion to go ahead with the transaction was seconded and approved.
A reception at the station is to be planned for the flyer who has just returned from South America.
To the best of my recollection, there was no intention of charging a registration fee for this course.
In anticipation of increased sales, we are opening a branch of our business in the southern section of the city.
We have selected favorable location, and we believe that our chances are exceptionally bright.
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Dear Mr Newman, We are having a celebration on 14th October to mark the anniversary of the founding of our college.
On this occasion there will be a dinner, and in addition there will be several addresses by people whose reputation is nation wide.
One of these talks is to be delivered by John Goschen, whose reputation is as an author is second to none.
A presentation to Mr. Goschen has been in expectation that you will wish to attend, I am enclosing a ticket.
Additional tickets may be obtained from the secretary upon application.
We are restricting invitations to past and present students. Yours respectfully.
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Dear Sir, to a wider distribution of our book “Educational Occupation for Children”, we are making for this month only, quite a reduction in the price.
As a special attraction we have issued a presentation edition in leather which sells for only one guinea.
Bound in imitation leather, the book costs 17s. 6d.
The book would be a very valuable addition to your library.
It gives full directions for many educational occupations for children of all ages, and, through, the use of excellent illustrations, all the directions are very simple.
If you like, we can dispatch the book to you for your approval, and if you decide to return it, you may do so without any obligation. Very truly yours.
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Please call Mr. Nation on the telephone, and tell him that the illustrations are nearly ready.
Mention that they will be delivered tomorrow.
The addition to the nation’s population during the year exceeded any increase in former years.
Many of the people in the organization believe that the situation is so bad that the opposition faces defeat in the national election.
Doctor Foster remarked: “By all means take a vacation, and exercise caution to avoid any more colds”.
Dear Sir, We are pleased to inform you that your application for admission to the College of Physicians and Surgeons has been accepted.
Your references have been carefully examined, and the result of our investigation has been entirely to our satisfaction.
We may say that the information now is our possession reflects very much to your credit. Very truly yours.
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Dear Doctor Brown, I wish to make application for the position of secretary, details of which appear in today’s “Tribune”.
I am 21 years of age. I received a good business education, and obtained an honours diploma in stenography.
For the past two years I have acted as secretary to Doctor Brewster, who is, I think, known to you.
During this time I have carried out the usual office duties, and, in-addition I have taken the doctor’s special dictation.
I know that my employer is satisfied with my services.
I should like, however, to secure a position in my own town.
Doctor Bewster has kindly given me permisision to refer you to him for any information regarding my ability.
If you wish me to tell you anything more to assist you in making a decision I shall be glad to do so. Yours truly.
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Gentlemen, Your representative called on-us yesterday, and gave us full information regarding your publications.
We were not able yesterday to make a final decision, but upon reflection we feel that we can display to advantage certain of the titles in your catalogue.
Please deliver to us at once a dozen copies each of A dictionary of Education; Public Finance; Corporation Law.
If you have no objection, we shall return any of these books which we find do not sell readily.
Please keep us informed of any new books which are published by your organization. Very truly yours.
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Gentlemen, Because of our decision to erect a building of our own, we shall not be in a position to renew our lease when it expires next year.
Permit us to take this occasion to thank you for the many courtesies you have always extended to us.
Preparations for the erection of our new offices and salesrooms are going ahead nicely, but there is just a chance that our new building may not be ready before the expiration of our lease.
We wish to make provision for any unexpected delays, and if you do not object, we should like to have your permission to remain in this building, if necessary, for not more than three months, at the present rental. We hope you will have no objection to this arrangement. Very truly yours,
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Gentlemen: We think we are in a position to assist you to tell in what direction your promotion work may best be extended. As you are no doubt aware, our organization has given many years of attention to problems of distribution of every description, and the information in our possession is very reliable.
We believe that you would find a discussion of the problem with our Mr. Jones of value to you.
He will be glad to receive an invitation from you to call. Very truly yours,
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Dear Sir: With the small amount of information in our possession, we are unable to give you a definite decision on your application for a loan. You make no mention at all of any provision for expansion at your present factory, nor do you tell us if you have any intention of taking over the operation of more machines.
However, we believe that the proposition is certainly worth discussion, but, of course, action must wait till you furnish us with additional information about your plans.
We suggest that you call at our office sometime during the next few days, to permit us to go over every angle of the situation with you. Yours truly,
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The bearer of this note, Mr. James White, is a close personal friend of mine. He is travelling to Canada, and he will be in Glasgow for a few days before sailing.
I want Mr. White to meet you, for I know that you will be glad to number him among your acquaintances.
For this reason I do not feel that I am imposing on your kindness in asking you to show Mr. White some of the important sights of the city.
I think that you and he should find yourselves fully in accord on most subjects.
You have always been in sympathy with our child training campaign by which we try to put as many children as possible in camp for a few weeks each summer.
Our campaign has now started again, and we enclose a book of seals. These stamps cost you only. As you know, these children are cared for by councilors who give their services free, and every penny collected in our campaign is spent on the children.
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Gentlemen, We have received a request for a quotation on a large quantity of news print paper, but it is impossible for us to supply the paper from our own bills because we cannot make it up on rollers as is called for in the inquiry.
We know that you have the equipment for making very large quantities of this type of paper, quickly if necessary, and we should be glad if you would quote your best trade terms per hundred pounds for paper delivered exactly according to the attached specifications. As we wish to reply to the inquiry as quickly as possible, it is important that we receive your quotation by return mail. Very truly yours,
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Dear Sir, We were especially pleased to receive your inquiry, and we are glad to have the opportunity to tell you something about our new and improved water heater.
It is described fully in the enclosed circular. However, if the circular does not give you all the information you require, please write to us again, and we shall be glad to give you additional information on any particular points.
We do not know whether you wish to use gas or oil, but you will note that the price is the same for either type.
This heater has been so greatly improved that the saving in the cost of operation is anywhere from a quarter to a half of the former cost.
These heaters are now on display by dealers everywhere throughout the country, and we suggest that you inspect them at the first opportunity.
Your local dealer would be glad to tell you which heater would be adequate for your requirements for it is important to have the right size.
He would be glad to give you also particulars of the cost of institutions.
We have returned the stamps which you enclosed with our inquiry. Very truly yours,
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Will you kindly let me know where I might obtain a copy of the book published some time ago which embodied the results of an investigation by several scholars into the importance of physical training. I cannot find it anywhere.
I shall catch the three o’clock train from town. Will you be able to meet me at the station? I should be unwilling to impose on your kindness, and I do not know whether you will be free to meet me.
If my request is an imposition, please ignore it. While I was delighted to learn how well the scholars did in the history examination, I was not greatly surprised in view of the great care with which their preparation was planned.
While I am quite willing to believe that his method of shipment is an improvement, and that there would be an important saving, I think we should wait until we have had an opportunity to tell whether it will be satisfactory, Meanwhile, I think the largest portion of our shipments should go according to the usual method.
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Habits may be good or bad, helpful or harmful.
We think it would be fairer if all helped the Neighborhood Workers Club according to their means.
Everyone cannot give an equal amount.
Some people could give more than others.
Perhaps this particular opportunity may not occur again, and we shall be greatly surprised if you don’t hasten to accept.
The gentleman to whom the house was leased was quite surprised to receive a request for higher rent.
In the Wall street district of Manhattan the great height of the buildings makes the streets seem smaller than they actually are.
On Sundays and holidays, when the streets are deserted, the buildings are even more imposing they take on the appearance of tall cliffs.
The good secretary does not always have her hat on in readiness to leave the office at five o’clock. There are times when important correspondence must be answered, and she should show here loyalty to her employer and help him by not leaving the office until the replies are in the post.
She should hold herself in readiness for these occasions. In the average office they do not occur often.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 114 Longhand & Shorthand
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Gentlemen, We wish to acquire several pieces of land in Hamilton near the property we now hold, for the purpose of housing the whole of our assembling work in a new plant which we propose to erect.
Perhaps you will tell us promptly if you hear of any land to be offered for sale, and thus give us an opportunity to investigate.
We are anxious to begin work on our new plant this autumn.
If we do not purchase the land within the next two months, there is every likelihood that we shall have to postpone operations until the spring.
Any information you may obtain for us will be a very great help. Very truly yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 115 Longhand & Shorthand
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Dear Sir, When you hang up your hat and begin to answer the pile of correspondence awaiting you on your desk, have you ever thought of what happens when our mail is received by the person to whom it is addressed? Remember that the first impression your correspondent receives is from the notepaper he holds in his fingers.
Most business men believe in the value of appearances, and pay great attention to most things which place their firm high in the estimation of their correspondents, but it is surprising how many quite overlook the opportunity paper offers of expressing the standing of their firm.
We hope you will exercise care with this particular detail. Perhaps you will permit us to quote for quantity lots on our “Distinctive Bond” according to your requirements. Very truly yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 116 Longhand & Shorthand
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Gentlemen: We are anxious to receive the package of pens which according to your invoice of November 14 was sent by mail five days ago. We presume that the package was sent by registered post.
In answer to our inquiry, the post office here says that the package has not yet been received. Do you think that there has been a mistake in addressing the package? Yours very truly,
Gentlemen: We are sorry to learn that the package we sent to you by registered post on November 14 has not been received.
Promptly upon receipt of your note we sent a duplicate package. It is possible, of course that the package was incorrectly addressed, but we do not think that there is any likelihood that this is the case. We are asking the postal authorities to institute a search for the lost package, and no doubt they will be able to find it.
Meanwhile, if the original package is delivered to you, will you kindly return it to us. The cost of postage will be sent to you, or you can make an adjustment in your account when you post your cheque. Very truly yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 117 Longhand & Shorthand
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The house is equipped with standard fixtures, and every need in a modern home is filled.
The attached card, when filled in and mailed, will bring you a detailed statement of the cost of this heater installed in your home.
Merchandise bought from the middle to the end of the month will be billed to you in February.
These bonds were sound, and at the current prices you will be assured of a satisfactory yield.
I telephoned your office today, and told them that we need the thousand posters quickly. Please send them to us as soon as possible.
Dear Madam, Undoubtly your child or children will need a number of play suits this summer.
The suits described in the enclosed circular are most attractive. They are designed for hard wear, and you will note that the prices are quite reasonable.
The prices are so moderate that you can afford to buy two instead of one at the ordinary prices. They are made up in sizes for children two to ten year old. Just indicate on the form how many you need, and they will be delivered to you promptly. Very truly yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 118 Longhand & Shorthand
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We have credited your account with the thousand yards of felt that you do not need and have sent back to us.
You will not be able to select a better territory in which to locate your factory.
We wrote to the bank and we received word that as they were not able to collect the second note they had not tried to collect the third.
He told us that he would send us a remittance, but that he could not undertake to pay the whole debt while trade was so uncertain.
Thank you for your promptness in sending the thousand feet of copper wire. We are enclosing our cheque which covers our outstanding indebtedness.
The last shipment was short by a hundred pounds, and our account should be credited for the amount of the shortage.
Will you please try to find for me a report of the total imports and exports through the Port of Vancouver during the last year?
The best illustrated on page 4 is every smart, and it is the sort of belt which would look well with a sports outfit.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 119 Longhand & Shorthand
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It is often felt that a speed of 80 words a minute in shorthand is adequate for ordinary business purposes.
However, some employers require a higher degree of skill, and they will not employ a stenographer who cannot write 120 words a minute.
When you leave school, with a certificate which states that you have passed a test dictated at perhaps 80 words a minute, you must remember that you are not fully equipped to meet every demand of the business world, and you should endeavour to improve your skill and your knowledge.
If you wish to secure a position which pays a good salary, you should acquire a speed of at least a hundred words a minute on all types of dictation.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 120 Longhand & Shorthand
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Perhaps the most important asset of a good stenographer is a sound knowledge of words.
You should know the meanings of as many words as possible as well as the shorthand outlines for them.
This is your stock in trade, so to speak. An excellent method of increasing your knowledge of words your shorthand skill is to write articles dictated from a newspaper or magazine.
If you do not know the meanings of some of the words, look them up in a dictionary immediately.
If you cannot do this at once, place a circle around these words, and find out their meanings when an opportunity presents itself.
A very good way to increase your knowledge of shorthand outlines is to read plenty of literature written in shorthand. Always be sure to look up the meanings of any words you do not understand.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 121 Longhand & Shorthand
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Dear Mr. Wilson, I fear that it will not be possible for me to attend the discussion next Thursday night.
I have just received word that I must make a trip out of town, and I do not expect to return before Friday.
However, if it is possible for me to attend I shall certainly do so, for I wish to show my support of your plans.
I am sending my cheque for five pounds which is to be applied towards the building fund.
You will understand the spirit in which it is sent, and my name need not be mentioned when you acknowledge the gift. Very truly yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 122 Longhand & Shorthand
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Gentlemen: Please inform us immediately when we may expect the lighting fixtures we ordered from you on October 7, for the apartment house we are now building.
According to our understanding at that time, you were to deliver them towards the end of the month, but you have failed to do so.
It is distinctly understood, of course, that the delay is not intentional on your part, but we have received no word from you.
Please do not hesitate to inform us if you are not able to make immediate delivery.
We think you will not misunderstand our attitude when we say that you cannot deliver them immediately we shall have to get them elsewhere.
Work is now being delayed, and we simply cannot afford to wait. Very truly yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 123 Longhand & Shorthand
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We have not heard from you regarding you order for calenders.
About a month ago we sent you a folder which illustrated the attractive designs we have prepared for the Christmas trade.
It would be well to place your order as early as possible to make sure that the calenders will be delivered in time.
Perhaps this year you would like to substitute a small bill holder.
We can supply them in imitation leather in gross lots at very moderate prices.
Thank you for your letter of yesterday. We are glad to receive your reminder that our order for calenders should be in hand.
Will you please send us further particulars of the bill holders? We may change this year, and distribute them instead of the calendars.
If you will attend to this matter immediately, we will send our order by return mail.
We are afraid that we are later this year in placing our order, but we are sure that we may rely upon receiving the calendars or bill holders by the latter part of this month.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 124 Longhand & Shorthand
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Dear, Mr. Alexander, We are sending you this reminder that on and after 1st February the price of the Porter Car, with the new sixteen cylinder motor, will be advanced.
We suggest that you enter yours order immediately, so that you may secure your car at the current price.
You need not take delivery of the car at once. If you prefer, you can place your order now, at the present price, and you may take delivery of the car several months later.
We do not think you will ever have another opportunity of buying one of these beautiful cars at the current price, and we suggest that you permit our representative to call and interview you about the matter.
We enclose a stamped addressed envelope for your reply. Very truly yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 125 Longhand & Shorthand
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We think there is not longer any doubt that within the next few year the motion picture industry will undergo a marked change.
We are informed that the natural gas industry has a wonderful future.
Please do not ship the remainder of our order until the latter part of September.
We can send you information of a general nature only.
If you need further particulars, therefore, it would be better to arrange for an interview with the writer of this letter.
Our sales increased in November and December, and we hope that the improvement will be maintained for the remainder of the winter.
Educators in the past few years have taken great interest in the development of character, for it is believed that the nations’ future depends upon the character of its citizens rather than upon their knowledge.
I am interested in your refrigerator. Will kindly send a full description of it, as well as the total cost installed in my home.
I wish to install a refrigerator not later than the end of this week, so I shall be obliged if you will let me have this information promptly upon receipt of this letter.
The invention of the typewriter rendered shorthand a very valuable art.
In order to meet the demands of the business world, it is necessary to be an accurate shorthand writer and a skillful operator of the typewriter.
The two subjects are sometimes called the twin arts.
The object of your shorthand training is to enable you to take dictation so that you may write the matter dictated rapidly.
In order that you may acquire a high degree of skill in writing from your shorthand notes, you should typewrite the letters or other matter dictated in your lessons as often as you possibly can.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 126 Longhand & Shorthand
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Within the last few years the number of motor scooters making their way along the roads of our country has been rapidly increasing, and we think there is very little doubt that this method of travel has a great future.
The motor scooter has in many cases replaced the bicycle of earlier days, because it is swifter and smarter.
It has many supporters especially in the remoter districts which are out of the way of the railways, where it represents a means of bringing people into closer touch with the large centres.
Because of the small size of the motor scooter which renders it easy to manage on narrow roads many people are favourable disposed towards it.
This feature can be better understood if we picture a large vehicle seeking to pass a scooter on a narrow road.
Those who object to motor scooters do so because, in their opinion, motor scooters are adding to the amount of traffic already on our roads.
But the scooter is safer and less noisy than the motor cycle, and will , we think, increase its popularity in the future.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 127 Longhand & Shorthand
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My Dear-Sir: On behalf of our clients, Messrs. Cantor and Walters, who have requested us to represent their interests in the matter of the leasehold on the building at 129 Wharf Street, we wish to inform you that we have their permission to obtain a court order, under the terms of which you will not be able to alter the front of the building.
We think there is no doubt that the terms of the lease have been violated, and in our opinion it will be to your interest to stop any further operations until a decision has been rendered by the court. Very truly yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 128 Longhand & Shorthand
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Dear Mr. Taylor, this letter will introduce to you Mr. Robert P. Johnson, who is in your city on business for his, company.
His firm has undertaken a contract of some magnitude in the planning of a community centre for this city, and consequently Mr. Johnson is anxious to study at firsthand what has been accomplished in your city.
I am confident that you will do all you can to make Mr. Johnson comfortable while he is with you, and I shall consider all that you do for him a very great favour to me. Sincerely yours.
Gentlemen, In reponse to your communication of 14th September we are sorry to say that we cannot consider your request for an exclusive agency for the sale of our goods in your city.
It is contrary to our policy to restrict the sale of our merchandise to any one wholesale firm in a city, and for this reason we cannot take advantage of your offer.
We are sure that you will recognize that, in fairness to all our dealers, it is impossible to make a departure from our policy.
If you will continue to handle our goods at the usual wholesale terms, we are sure that you will be completely satisfied with your sales.
The new lines we have recently introduced have met with considerable favour all over the country, and we are confident that they will sell to your complete satisfaction. Very truly yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 129 Longhand & Shorthand
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Gentlemen, As a consequence of your inconsistent conduct in the matter of our contract, we are compelled in self defence to state that unless you can complete the order by the end of the month, the business must at once be transferred, as the delays which have occurred have placed us in considerable difficulties.
At our interview in September, when you signified your willingness to undertake the contract, you were confident that you could deliver half the goods by the end of October and the balance by the first of December.
These conditions were not complied with so far as the part of the agreement was concerned, and, on our complaining about the unnecessary delay, you stated that the whole would be delivered by December.
It is now the 14th, and in the interval we have communicated with you on several occasions without the desired result.
We have come to the conclusion that future contracts should be placed with one of your competitors.
The significance of this should not be lost upon you, and it will be to your advantage to fulfill your obligations without further delay. Yours-truly,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 130 Longhand & Shorthand
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Gentlemen: We received your communication of the 14th, in which you complain of the delay in the completion of your contract.
That we have failed to accomplish what we promised we must admit, and we very much regret our failure.
We are confident, however, that the contract could have been completed as agreed upon but for the recent trouble with the Commercial Transport Committee, which was immediately responsible for the delay.
Their decision interfered considerably with our business, and when we state that only thirty of our transport men have continued at work, we think you will recognize how difficult it has been to satisfy our customers.
It is unnecessary for us to ad that we should regret the transfer of your business, considering the long connection between us, and the cause of the present interruption. Very truly yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 131 Longhand & Shorthand
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Will you kindly forward instructions concerning the transfer of your stock certificates?
Several circumstances rendered it impossible to accomplish much at the last meeting of the committee. We are therefore trying to secure another hearing.
The majority of the members of the committee are of the opinion that inasmuch as the improvement is still in the experimental stage, it should not be adopted until it has been tried further.
Consequently, we think we shall be compelled to content ourselves with the publication of a minority report.
Please forward to us one dozen men’s sweaters in assorted colours, size 36. We are forwarding to you today six women’s woollen scarves.
We ordered tem on the understanding that we would have the privilege of returning them if we found there was not sufficient demand for them.
There is no prospect whatever of selling them, so there is no reason for keeping them in stock any longer.
Probably the illustrations will be completed tomorrow morning.
Will you please advise us whether you wish us to charge each illustration individually, or shall we just send one bill giving the total cost?
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 132 Longhand & Shorthand
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The rise in prices is governed by circumstances beyond our control.
In all probability there will be a drop in price when the supply is sufficient to meet the demand.
A report covering the export and import trade is issued annually by the Government, through the Department of Commerce.
Most of the large department stores advertise regularly in the daily newspapers.
Whenever they hold a special sale, and particularly at Christmas and Easter, when people do more shopping than usual, the stores increase the size of their advertisements.
It would be interesting to know whether the additional sales are sufficient to cover the expense of advertising.
Evidently it is sufficiently profitable, for the stores have a method of estimating fairly accurately whether they are getting full value from their advertising campaigns.
In addition to regular newspaper advertising, many of the stores advertise by direct mail, that is, they send announcements to individual customers calling their attention to special offerings.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 133 Longhand & Shorthand
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The majority of us agree in the matter of recognizing and admitting that the cheerfulness of others has often been instrumental in helping and comforting us in trying circumstances.
Some people seem to think that cheerfulness is the result of thoughtlessness, but fortunately these individuals are in the minority.
To our way of thinking, cheerfulness is generally the result of thoughtfulness and kindly feelings of friendship.
Bearing in mind our thankfulness for cheerful and friendly words in time of trouble, we should persistently strive to avoid complaining or whining about hardships.
The popularity of a cheerful personality, and the unpopularity of those individuals who carry with them an air of hopelessness and cheerlessness, is instructive.
But apart from helping others, we benefit ourselves from a psychological and physiological point of view, as it is a fact that health can be improved through a mental attitude of optimum and cheerfulness.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 134 Longhand & Shorthand
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Dear Sir: Your letter dated the 4th reached us this morning.
Your instructions have been noted, but we are afraid that it will not be possible to make all the alterations contained in your memorandum and have the book ready by the end of this month.
However, we fully recognize the desirability of having the publication completed at an early date, and we are requesting our printer to hasten the setting and printing as much as possible.
The inscription will be placed after the title page, as you desire.
Proofs of the last chapters will be forwarded to you within a few days.
Announcements will be published in next Saturday’s papers to the effect that a new novel by a prominent writer will shortly appear.
Please tell us if you would rather have us use your name in the announcement. Very truly yours.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 135 Longhand & Shorthand
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Dear Sir, We are sending you herewith a final notification that the quarterly premium on your insurance policy number 42,691 is payable on 25th-March, that is, in two days.
Two previous notices have been sent to you.
You will realize the danger of permitting the policy to lapse through neglecting to pay the premium in time.
Serious financial loss may be the result of such neglect. Very truly yours,
Dear Sir, Experience shows that very frequently is courteous note pointing out that an account is overdue results in prompt settlement.
No doubt you have neglected to pay your bill through carelessness, but you will note that the account really should have been paid some time ago.
We should appreciate receiving your remittance at the earliest possible moment.
Your cooperation in this matter will be very much appreciated. Very truly yours,
Gentlemen, We are now carrying a complete line of radios and pianos in our furniture department.
Many different makes are represented in the instruments we are showing, and you will thus have a convenient opportunity of seeing and comparing the various makes.
You may purchase any instrument you desire and you can pay for it at your convenience in easy installments. Cordially yours,
Gentlemen, We sent you today the following telegram: “Material received has wrong finish.
Exchange for quality specified in order.”
We would appreciate your shipping the material of the correct quality and finish immediately. Yours truly,
Gentlemen, We frequently have inquires for outdoor furniture in our hardware department, and we believe that it would be worth showing a limited variety of garden chairs and tables, etc.
Will you kindly ask your representative to call when he is in this neighborhood to give us a few suggestions? Sincerely yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 136 Longhand & Shorthand
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You may be interested in the following theory concerning the periodic appearance of depression in almost all branches of trade.
Experience shows that the most probable cause of this common trouble is that prices have suddenly fallen, after a period of speculation during which prices have been unusually high.
The high prices occasioned during the period of speculation may have resulted from the expectation of a shortage in the supply of some particular commodity, or some other similar cause.
Eager buying helps to produce the expected rise in prices, and the first buyers seem to have the ability to make huge profits.
Their success encourages others, and the speculative spirit spreads to all commodities.
Borrowers use all their credit, bankers are willing to lend, and a general spirit of recklessness prevails.
After a while, however, the upward trend of prices ceases.
When those who hold stocks wish to realize, a reaction comes and prices begin to fall.
They start falling so rapidly that everyone seems to be losing.
Credit is obtained only with great difficulty.
No one will part with ready money, or postpone his claim to it.
Merchants cannot meet their obligations, and many firms fail because they are unable to obtain the credit to which they are accustomed.
This is what we call a commercial crisis.
In extreme cases there is added a financial panic as groundless as the former over confidence and money is borrowed for short periods at a ruinous rate of interest.
Prices of commodities and stocks then fail as much below the usual level as they had risen that level during the period of inflation.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 137 Longhand & Shorthand
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William J. Anderson, who is a professor at Acadia University, has recently compiled book of quotations from Shakespeare.
An examination of the book shows that we do not have to go to the theatre to hear the language of Shakespeare, for we use his terms and phrases constantly in our everyday speech.
We are so familiar with the many convenience which science has put within our reach that we do not realize or appreciate the debt we owe to science.
Constant use and familiarity with the various time saving and labour saving devices tend to make us overlook their tremendous value.
The contributions to our comfort and convenience by men of scientific training are continuous, and they have made the modern world a wonderful place to live in.
The treasurer prepares a statement of the financial condition of the company annually.
This statement is usually sent to the stockholders in the case of a public corporation.
A comparison with previous annual reports, or balance sheets, shows whether the year’s trading has been more or less profitable.
It is the practice of large insurance firms to invest the bulk of their funds in first mortgages on buildings, homes, and farms.
It is considered that real estate is less liable to sudden changes in value, and therefore, there is less danger of the companies having to suffer any financial loss through a sudden drop in the value of their holdings.
Dear Sir: Will you please consider my application for the position of treasurer in your organization.
I believe that I have the necessary qualification and experience, and I enclose a summary of them for your information.
If it is convenient, I shall appreciate an opportunity to discuss my application with you, and any questions you may desire to ask can be answered fully during the course of our interview. Yours respectfully,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 138 Longhand & Shorthand
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The enclosed bill, received this morning, with your shipment, is returned because you have listed two items which have not been received.
Will you kindly send us your bill for only the items received and another bill for the remainder of the shipment when it is dispatched?
Yesterday we received your cheque in settlement of your December bill.
We did not notice when we forwarded it to our bank that the two amounts on the cheque did not agree.
One is for $39, and the other is for $38, and our bank has just called our attention to the error.
Your bank will not cash the cheque, of course, unless the amounts agree.
May we please have another cheque?
Gentlemen, We received this morning your cheque for $300, and also your post dated cheque for $200.
This arrangement for the settlement of your account is satisfactory.
We have also received your order, but inasmuch as the balance of $200 will not be paid until a month hence, we do not think you should expect us to extend additional credit for another $125, the amount of your present order, until the old debt is fully paid.
We suggest, therefore, that you permit us to forward a draft for the $125 to the National Bank and Trust Company of your city, covering the amount o this shipment. Very truly yours,
Gentlemen, if you do not need all the goods ordered now, why not let us send us those items which you need for your immediate requirements, and forward your cheque covering the amount of those items?
We shall be very glad to give our immediate attention to any part of the order that you instruct us to send on this basis, and we hope that within a month at two your account which will be in such a condition that we can add further charges covering future orders. Very truly yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 139 Longhand & Shorthand
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There are over 2,000,000 motor trucks today transporting annually about 1,800,000,000 tons of freight, including almost 200,000,000 tons of farm produce.
Over 20 billion dollars is invested in public utilities in the United States.
Of this total over 5 billion dollars is invested in power and light companies.
Yesterday, Professor Jackson, the distinguished economical, aroused a great deal of attention by his article on the savings bank question which is now receiving so much attention from the various political party leaders.
The National Bank of Commerce has finally completed its arrangements for taking over the business of the Hamilton Trust Company with its total deposits of more than $8,000,000.
7000
stockholders of the General Construction Company will share in the dividends
just declared by the directors.
The dividends are $40,000 to the preferred and $2,500,000 to the common stock holders.
The “Journal of Commerce” for the current month publishes an article on the proposed merger of several large steel and iron companies.
This article calls attention to the fact that government officials in the Department of Trade and Commerce have approved the merger upon the recommendation of the Board of Railway Commissioners.
Professor-Thomas of the Treasury Department of the Canadian Government states that he believes there will be no opposition from either of the political parties to the proposed income tax rates.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 140 Longhand & Shorthand
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Belgium is one of the most densely populated countries in the world.
Within an area of a little more than 11,500 square miles is confined a population of 9,100,000.
The mainland and adjacent islands of Japan cover an area nearly 183,000 square miles, and have 92,400,000 inhabitants.
The British Commonwealth of Nations has a population of 629,000,000 spread over nearly 15,000,000 square miles.
We enclose an analysis of the financial position of several mortgage and insurance companies whose stocks, we believe, are worth your attention.
While the income from them is not large, we feel nevertheless, that the stocks are quite attractive.
You will note that in every case the current dividend are earned many times over, and, inasmuchas the amounts set aside for reserves are becoming larger each year, it is probable that higher dividends will shortly be paid to the stockholders.
We should welcome an opportunity of serving you, and careful and prompt attention will be given to any orders you may wish to place Very truly yours,
Dear Sir, The pavement in this street has become broken in several places, thereby causing considerable inconvenience to the people in this neighborhood.
Will you kindly have someone from you department inspect the damage, and have the necessary repairs made? We trust that you will give this matter your earlier attention. Very truly yours,
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Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 1 Longhand
The (SF) Date (W). (Full Stop PM).
The (SF) Page (W) (PM).
Date-the (W) + (SF) page (W). (Full Stop PM).
The (SF) debt (W). (Full Stop PM).
Pay-the (W) + (SF) debt (W). (Full Stop PM).
Who (SF) paid-the (W) + (SF) debt (W). (Question Mark PM)?
Abe (W) page (W) paid (W) it (SF), (Comma PM) but (SF) Ted (W) day (W) paid (W) it (SF), too (SF).
Ted (W) paid-the (W) + (SF) debt (W) which (SF) Abe (W) paid (W). (Full Stop PM).
The (SF) day (W) Abe (W) paid-the (W) + (SF) debt (W), Ted (W) paid (W) it (SF), too (SF). (Full Stop).
Do (SF) page (W) two (SF). (Full Stop PM).
Aid (W) Ed (W) to-do (SF) + (SF). It (SF). (Full Stop PM).
Pay (W) ted (W) to (SF) aid (W) Abe (W). (Full Stop PM).
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 2 Longhand & Shorthand
Have-they paid-the Debt?
They-think-the debt was paid.
Do they say so?
They say they paid it to Abe.
They-have usually paid us.
Was-it paid to Joe?
Shall they show the essay to Joe?
Who shall judge-the essay?
Abe shall-be-the judge. 52 Words.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 3 Longhand & Shorthand
Show them-the boat. 75 Words
Who shall fetch-the boat?
Which boat shall Joe show to-them?
They-have usually paid us to-do it, but they-have paid Ed, too.
They both say so.
They-think they-have to vote to aid them.
Which -was-the page they showed us?
Who-was up to page two?
They both say it-was usual to vote.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 4 Longhand & Shorthand
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They- will come to-the game today.
They-think they-will-be delayed.
Show them-the way to-the lake.
Who-will come to-the boat?
Do they- think we-shall beg them to-come?
We-may change-the date to-the tenth.
Do-they know-the date?
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 5 Longhand & Shorthand
Have-we paid-the debt? 82 Words
We-have given him the cheque to mail to-them today.
Shall we take-the mail to-the boat?
We-shall aim to change-the name.
We-know they-will come today.
They-will take-the lunch to-the lake.
Joe led-the way to-the lake, but-they say it was too-low to bathe.
Was-the mail delayed?
It-will-be given to him today.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 6 Longhand & Shorthand
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Joe owes them-the debt, so we-have given them-the cheque.
The thing to-do was to-make them weight the coal.
They both say-the coal was weighed.
Who-came to-take-the load to-the depot?
We-have-no lunch to-take to-the game.
May-we-have-the yellow boat to-take to-the bay?
Who-will-be paid to show them-the way to-do it?
We-think them-will come to-the show which-will-be given today.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 7 Longhand & Shorthand
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Who-will come to fetch-the cash? We-shall-be at-the bank at two.
We-know-the debt was paid. A cheque was given to him long-ago.
We saw them at-the shop. They bought a ball for Jack.
They got a doll for Ann, too.
May-we-have a cheque for-the bag bought on-the tenth of-May?
We-know they-had a long talk, but-we-think they-will give him no cash.
They say Bob owes-the debt, but-the watch was paid for on-the tenth.
We-think-the chalk may damage-the bag. No, it will come off. Wash if off.
Ask Paul to attach a tag to-the top of-the bag.
We-shall check-the damage to-the boat.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 8 Longhand & Shorthand
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The tall lad was paid a day to-watch-the shop.
The lake was calm, so we came back on-the boat.
It-was an odd thing to-do, but it-was a shame to-laugh at-him.
Which of-them saw-the lad take-the package back to-the shop?
Paul may manage to show them the way to-do-the job.
We-know they-will-be at-the game, but-they-will come back for-the show.
We-think they take too-long to-do-the job.
We-have usually given-the job to-them, but-we-may make a change.
They-will pay for-the damage to-the tank, but-we-think they-will ask for a delay.
We-had no cash to pay him at-the shop, so a cheque was given to him.
Pam had to-come a long way, but saw-the game.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 9 Longhand & Shorthand
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They-will-be at-the show which-will-be given on 29th-May. It-will-be on a Monday.
We-shall get enough cash at-the bank to pay both of-them for-the job.
Usually we engage a bungalow at-the lake for a month.
The wage they paid was too low, so Tom had to-give up-the job.
We-know-the debt was unpaid, but-they had no cash.
Who-will aid Anna to-get-the mail for Bath off at two?
We-think they-will take-the boat for Canada on-Monday, 12th May.
The envelope for-the mail was on top of-the pad.
We-shall-have to ask him to pay for-the damage to-the gate.
We saw them at-the game, which-was on-Monday, the tenth of-the-month.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 10 Longhand & Shorthand
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The bill ought-to-be paid if-we owe them for-the wood.
May-we see-the book which-was to-be given to him?
We owe him an apology for-the delay in mailing-the cheque.
We ought to put-the money in-the bank. We shall do-so if-we-can.
May-we-have a copy of-the bill for-the wood we bought on-the fifth?
The name of-the book Jessie bought was “Making a Living”.
We-shall go to-the dock on-Monday to-take a look at-the big ship.
If-we-can get each of-them to-give, we shall-have enough money to feed-the family for a month.
We-think we ought to-make an appeal for aid.
Do-we owe him a fee for doing-the job?
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 11 Longhand & Shorthand
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If-they can get away, they-will come to see-the game.
They-will-have to-leave at two, if-they wish to see it.
We-shall-have to pay for-the damage to-the boat.
Money for food was being given to-the family monthly.
If-we-can aid them in-any-way, we ought to-do so.
It-was too cool for bathing at-the beach, so they came back to-the pool.
They-will-be leaving for Canada on-the tenth of-the-month.
They-will go to Winnipeg on-the tenth.
The lady saw a copy of-the book “Looking at Asia”.
If she can come in to see us, we-can show the lady a copy of-the book for-which she-was asking?
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 12 Longhand & Shorthand
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We-shall-be lucky if-we get any money for doing-the job.
Maybe-the lunch can-be given on a different day.
A talk was to-be given on-the topic “Feeding-the Family”.
Eva was talking of going to Manitoba in May.
If-they wish to-make any money, they-will-have to-do-the job in a different way.
The wood was too thick. It-was an inch in width, so we-had to ship it back.
We wish to know if it-will make any difference to-them if-we ship-the load of coal today.
The change may-be put into effect in May.
We-have-no wish to-make a change which-will affect so-many, but they-have a different way of looking at it.
If-we-can think of any-way of-doing-the thing in a different way, we-shall ask-them to-come in to see us.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 13 Longhand & Shorthand
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To-our relief, they came early.
We-are leaving today, and-we should reach Winnipeg in a day or-two.
Who-will-be going to see-the Army and-Navy game?
If-we wish to-get to-the game early, we should-be ready in an hour. Ask Jack for a rug.
Ray and Ruth are reading-the book “The Arm of-the Law”.
We wrote to-them, asking them, to-rush-the job, and-they say they-will-have-it ready in a month.
We-may-be wrong, and-if-we-are, we-shall readily give him our apology.
The cheque was put in an airmail envelope, and it-should reach them today.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 14 Longhand & Shorthand
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So far, we-have-had a fair share of luck.
We-do a thorough repair job at our shop.
We-can fetch your car and leave it at-your door.
We rang-the bell, but nobody came to-the door.
A year-ago Jim bought-the ranch belonging to-the Perry family.
The large ridge at Red Gap was rich in ore.
It-will-be easy to-make an error and take-the wrong road.
We-fear we-shall-have to borrow money if-we-are to-carry on at-the factory.
We should add enough money to-the fee we give him to pay for-the fare.
The jury may think-the youth should get money for-the injury.
We-have thanked him for-the-money we-had to borrow.
They-may thank-the judge, whose talk was put on-the air, for-the change in factory law.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 15 Longhand & Shorthand
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The charge for-the rug was put on-your March bill.
We wish to remove any fear they-may-have, and-we-shall urge them to engage a lawyer.
May-we take Polly and Jack to see-the parade on-the fourth of-the March?
We-shall make-up a party and-have lunch at-the cake shop.
We-are making a tour of Italy in March.
Our party should-be in Rome on-the fourth of-the-month.
We-shall get back to Canada in May.
The usual charge for parking-the car at-the garage was.
We saw a copy of-the rare book in-the shop window.
It-should pay-the firm to-go on-the air daily.
Paul King was put in-charge of-the factory early in March.
We-can put a mark in red at-the bottom of-each page we check.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 16 Longhand & Shorthand
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Mary and Jack are to-be married early in March.
We wish to-go to-the wedding, but they-may-be married in Rome, and it-will-be too far away.
We-shall ask-the lawyer to-talk for an hour.
They-will take a lorry load of coal to-the shop today or tomorrow.
Wrap-the package and mail it today. We-think-we ought to insure-the package.
We-have given-them no authority to change-the policy of-the firm.
We get our milk at-the dairy farm, and-we usually pay our bill monthly.
The living room was at-the rear of-the shop.
The door was too narrow, and-we-had to remove it to-get-the large package into-the room.
Mary, whose memory was poor, read a different page of-the book each day. We-can change-the collar on-the fur wrap today, and-the lady may come in for-it tomorrow.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 17 Longhand & Shorthand
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When I-was in-your shop on-the Parade I-saw a different type of tyre tube.
I should like to buy four or five of-them for-my car.
I-think-you-will enjoy our show if-you-can come to see it.
I-wish-you to-make-out a cheque for-the boiler and get it off tonight by airmail.
Our failure to-do what they wish may annoy them, but how-can we-do what they ask?
The village was a mile beyond-the mouth of-the Wye.
Do-you know when Roy and Dinah are going to Cuba?
I-know-the boy would like to-go with-them.
Why was-the charge put on-my March bill?
Do-you know when-the ship may leave? It-will go out with-the tide at five.
How far do-you have to-go? Do-you wish to-come with me? You-should write your name in ink at-the bottom of-the form.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 18 Longhand & Shorthand
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What-do-you think we ought to-do? I-think we should give-them a month in-which to pay-the bill.
If-you wish to-catch-the boat, you-will-have to-leave early.
I-think-you-will-have to buy a coil for-your car.
If-you-can arrive at five you-will-be in-time for-the talk.
I-have-no wish to annoy you, but I-think-the debt should-be paid.
I admire-the type of youth who-will-do a job thoroughly.
For a low outlay, you-can get a couch for-the room.
A cure for-the lazy boy would-be to-give him a job which-would keep him busy.
Why-have-you allowed our bill to-go unpaid?
What-can-we-do for-you?
You-can read and write for an hour.
How-can-we keep in-touch with-them when-they go away?
Why-do-you think it-would-be-the wrong thing to-do?
I-think-you-are right, but-you-may-have to show why you-are making-the change.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 19 Longhand & Shorthand
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If-we-are to pay our-way, we-shall-have to-get new revenue.
I should like to-do what-you ask, but I-have-no power to-do so.
It-will-be your duty to-check each item we charge.
I-shall go to-the automobile show, and-I-may buy a new car.
Do-you wish to-renew your fire policy? It-will-be due tomorrow.
I-am aware of-the value of a shop window on-the avenue.
I-will give-you a cheap rate to Niagara via the Lake route.
What-would-be your rate for a large room with bath or shower?
We-had a fire, and our factory was idle for a month so we-had a poor year.
I-have-no wish to argue with-you, for-you-may-be right in what-you say.
You-will rub your eyes when-you see our New Era car.
Why are-you buying a poor type of oil when-you can get a pure oil for-your money?
Poor oil may damage your car; it-will pay you to buy a purer variety.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 20 Longhand & Shorthand
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Would-you like to-go to America with me in-July?
I-know you-will thoroughly enjoy-the tour if-you-can come with-me.
I-am-going with a jolly party of four or five, and-we-are making a tour which-will take a month.
We-are leaving on-the Canada on-the fifth of-July, and-we-are due to arrive in America on-the tenth.
We-can get a cheap rate for-the voyage if-we share a room on-the boat.
Write to-me in a day or-two and say you-will come.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 21 Longhand & Shorthand
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Do-you think-you-will-be rich enough to-retire when-you reach-the age of fifty?
You-will-be rich if-you-can retire with enough money to-live on.
We-can show you how you-can buy a life annuity for a low outlay now.
How would your family fare if-you-should die now?
Can-you leave enough for-them to-live on?
We-are-now issuing a new life policy which-will make-it easy for-you to-do what-you would wish.
You-can take-out-the policy for a low charge.
We-know you-will like it.
Would-you like to-see it?
If so, write your date of birth below and mail-the form today.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 22 Longhand & Shorthand
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I-have many a happy memory of-the time of-my youth on-the farm.
I-saw-the buyer for a minute at-the hotel, but he had to hurry away.
Usually we ship-the oil to-you by boat, but if-you-are in a hurry, it can go by road.
Write and ask-them if-they charge a higher rate for heavy oil.
They hope to-have-the bill of-lading in-the mail today.
I-know Hugh Riley, and-I-think-he-will reach a high rank in-the army.
We-hope-you-will enjoy-the voyage, and-we-hope to see-you when-you get back.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 23 Longhand & Shorthand
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I should like-the head of-your firm to see our huge new factory, and-if-he-will come, I-will fetch him in-my car.
If-he-can do-so, I should like him to-have lunch with me at-the Park Avenue Hotel.
I-hope he-will come to see it, for I-think-it-will appeal to him.
I-shall-be happy to see him, and you, if-you-can come too. I-hope-you-will come with him.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 24 Longhand & Shorthand
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We-have-your message, and-we-shall-have-the invoice and-the bills of-lading ready by-the time the ship sails on-Wednesday.
Since-the business for-the-year shows a heavy loss, the bank may wish to-have a voice in-the firm’s affairs.
We refuse to pay this sum, when-we-can get-the same items for less.
May-we-know why this small bill is unpaid? As you know, we-have allowed it to-go beyond-the usual time.
We-shall-be happy to-give-you details of any of-the items which appear on-the bill.
In a month, we-hope to add-the names of a dozen firms which-will sell our silk.
I-have-seen-the head of-the firm, and-I-think-he-will renew-the lease on-the office in South Avenue.
He-will, I-think, wish to-lease fewer rooms and-thus effect a saving.
His firm has had a poor year, and-for-this-reason he has to-save some money. We-shall-be happy to-give-you-the names of-those hotels which have bought them.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 25 Longhand & Shorthand
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We-are happy to announce a sale of-the famous Arch Form Shoes.
The Factory is anxious to-have many new buyers for-these shoes, and-for-these-reason is selling them to-the dealers for less this month.
We-hope-you-will come in soon. When-you see-the shoes we-think-you-will wish to-select several pairs, and-if-you do-so you-will effect a large saving.
We-know of no similar value. We-have-them in-any size.
Each pair has-the usual guarantee of-the factory.
We advise you to-come in early, for if-you delay you-may miss some of-the value of-the sale.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 26 Longhand & Shorthand
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We-have a nice house for sale in Rose Park. It-has six rooms and two baths.
We-have sold twice as many copies of-the book since-the notice was put in-the-magazine.
Now is-the time to buy your bulbs and seeds. The soil is ready for-them.
We-have many choice varieties on sale, and-we-hope-you-will come in and choose some.
He said-the city would-have to-raise the oil tax or else levy a sales tax.
I-shall-be in-your city on Tuesday, 20th-March, and-I should like to-speak to-you, if-you-can spare a few minutes.
I-am leaving-the city on Tuesday. I-shall-be sorry to miss you, but I-have-no choice.
Our cashier daily takes-the cheques which come in-the-mail to-the bank.
Bill has to pay-the cheque into-the bank on-Saturday when-he leaves-the office.
On-Saturday we-are having a special sale of boy’s suits.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 27 Longhand & Shorthand
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My Book, which-will-be ready soon, gives my views on-the-subject “The Music of-our Times.”
I-hope to-give a series of-talks in several different cities, and-I-have chosen this subject for-my talks.
If I-write out-the names of-the cities and-the dates on which I-am to-speak, can-you type-the schedule for-me? I should like to-have two copies.
I-shall-be happy if-you-will type a copy of-my speech for-me. It-is forty pages in length.
How-long does it take to type such a long speech? Can-you have-it ready for-me in two hours?
The head of-the firm said, “I-am going to-give-you a higher salary because of-the absence of errors
in-the jobs i-have given-you to-do.”
Thank-you for-your news. Many thanks, too, for-the-magazines. I-am happy to know you-are having a nice time.
I-enjoy reading two special items in-the-magazine: “The Way Things Seem to-Me” and “News Outside-the Door.”
We owe several large items on-this month’s bills which ought to-be paid in a few days.
May-we-know soon what-you decide to-do? What-would-be-the wise thing to-do?
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 28 Longhand & Shorthand
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We wish to-be of service to-you, and-we-shall-be happy to change-the shoes if-you-will mail them to-us.
May-we-know when you-will-have-the new designs for-the ladies suits ready for-us?
What-is-the cause of-the delay? You seem to-be slow in making them up.
You-will receive them in a few days? We-hope-you-will excuse-the delay.
We-are slow because of-our desire to-give-you designs which-will-be different and new, and it takes many hours to-make them.
We highly value-the share of-your business which-you have given-us for-several years.
In-the face of-these facts, we-think-you-are wrong in passing on-the charges to-us.
Thomas wishes to-go with-us to-the baseball game on-Saturday. If-he-goes with-us he-will take-us
in-his car.
When is-the summary of-which-you speak to-be ready?
Samuel Johnson, whose speech appears in today’s “News”, speaks tonight at-the Academy. What-is his subject?
His topic is “Signs of-the Times.” I-think-he usually speaks on several subjects.
James Smith thinks-the charge too high a fee for-these maps.
They charge-us 5 guineas a set, and he thinks we-can get them for-less.
He-will show-us how we-can secure them for 4 guineas a set and-thus save a guinea.
What-is-the size of-the box? It-is six-inches wide and-five inches deep.
I use it for-the purpose of-saving odd pennies.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 29 Longhand & Shorthand
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We-we insure a package which-we dispatch by-mail, do-we get a receipt?
A zeal for justice should-be-the mark of-each citizen, high or low rich or poor.
We readily obey laws which history teaches are-the wisdom of-centuries.
We-have-several large desks which-we wish to dispose of. I-think-we should reduce them to 6 guineas a piece, and-if-we do-so, we ought to succeed in disposing of them.
Besides-the desks, we-have several large red rugs which-we-have-had in-the shop too-long,
and-I-think-we ought to put them on customers for-them. What-do-you think?
I-wish-you would-come to-the city and discuss this sale with-us.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 30 Longhand & Shorthand
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I-wish to cancel my passage on-the vessel sailing on 16th-March.
The judge’s counsel is wise and sincere, and-I-think-we should listen to what-he-says.
I-will write to an officer of-the firm today, and-when I receive an answer I-will get in-touch with-you.
When-you know these lessons thoroughly, you-will-be on-your way to a business career.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 31 Longhand & Shorthand
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It-will assist me if-you-will make-up an itemized list of all-the stock we-have in-the store.
The list should also state-the cost of-each item.
Although our costs are high, we-have always refused to-lessen-the value of-our service.
Honest value assists our firm to-keep its customers, and also to secure new buyers.
Our silk may-be subjected to any test you-may wish to-make.
We-think you first step should-be to stop waste as-fast-as you-can. We-suggest adjusting your charges as-the next step.
Our sales this year already exceed all of-our sales for last year.
Although you invoiced the steel posts to-us last month, we-are still having to-make do with stone posts.
Your failure to-get them to-us on time has caused a big upset in-the schedule, and-has cost a large sum of-money.
We-shall-do our best to influence him to cancel the debt.
In-the past we-have used this style of pencil, and-we-know it-will-be all-right for-your purpose.
Almost all types of stencils have a mark to show when-you reach-the bottom of-the page.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 32 Longhand & Shorthand
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It-is-the type o stock which-should appeal to small investors, and-the bank has advised many of-its customers to invest some money in-the issue.
I-am always influenced by-the bank’s advice, and-I-have-had no reason to-be sorry.
When-you master this subject, you-will-have a tool which-will assist you to secure a post in a business office.
When-do-you think-you-will-have-the large posters ready for-us? We wish to-mail them to-the different stores on-our list.
The Webster Hotel is-the finest in Chester, and-we-hope-you-will register at-this hotel when-you come to-our city.
The steamer leaves on-Wednesday, the sixth of-the-month, and-we-must know by-the first if-you wish to ship-the coffee by-this boat.
We-have-had-the case of books in-the customs office for almost a month. What-is-the charge for storage?
Each year, research shows how to-make things faster and-with less toil. What are-we doing with-the time we save?
The loss caused by unpaid bills is-the smallest we-have-had in several years.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 33 Longhand & Shorthand
The heavy losses which-the firm has to absorb this year are almost enough to-exhaust its resources.
The firm has had a series of poor years. Do-you know-the causes of-these successive losses?
The firm itself gives several reasons. Among-them are-the steady rise in costs and higher taxes.
What-is-the basis for your appeal to have your state taxes reduced?
I am sorry to lose your services, but, as I have already said, you have my best wishes for your success. I shall always be happy to receive news of your doings.
Our pipes are nicely boxed, and we know it will pay you to put some of them in your showcases or in your windows.
We have to make a small charge for the boxes, but the pipes sell much faster when you show them in the boxes.
“The Times” successfully appeals each year for money for needy cases, and it raises a large sum for the purposes of charity. Aid is as necessary this year as in the past.
I think the charges for these posters are excessive, and I wish to satisfy myself of the necessity for the purposes of charity. Aid is as necessary this year as in the past.
If you insist, we shall pay the fees ourselves, but the artists themselves think the charges are low for this type of job.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 34 Longhand & Shorthand
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Are you enjoying your study of this subject? I hope you are.
When you can write these exercises fast, you will be on your way to making your living in a business office.
But outside of its value to you, I hope you like the subject for itself.
As you know, this subject is widely used in business offices, but it has many uses besides this.
You can use it for many different purposes. Can you name some of them?
The success of many a famous head of a large business firm due to his study of this subject. It was the first step in his business career.
Write the signs as fast as you can. Always read back what you write.
Each time you write an exercise you should write it faster read it back faster.
Write the forms just as they appear in this book.
In time you may, if you wish, write these same forms as fast as you can speak.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 35 Longhand & Shorthand
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May we have as soon as possible the cases of swan soap which you are making up specially for us?
We wish to have this soap as soon as you can get it to us, as we are having a sale on the first of the month.
This is an item which we wish to-emphasize, as we know it will sell readily.
The swan is supposed to sing a sweet song when it is dying. This is said to be the sweetest song it sings, and this is the story which has given us the famous “Swan Song.”
New York is the largest city in the United States of America. If you go to the top of any of the high towers of this city, you will have a view which takes in all the city as well as the suburbs for many miles beyond.
The monster ships which come to this city dot the bay. They unload huge cargoes on the docks, and take away with them similar loads when they leave.
In this city the business life of the United States reaches its high peak.
As we are going to the docks, we can look at the new vessel. This is the swiftest as well as the largest of the steamers.
We may switch some of our business to the new firm as they will give us value as well as service.
As we have seen in the past, a heavy poll usually sweeps many new officers into the different state offices.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 36 Longhand & Shorthand
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When can you ship the acid you sold to us last month? We are as busy as we can be just now, and the delay is causing much annoyance to our customers as well as loss to ourselves.
You can rely on receiving the acid in two days. It will leave this city tomorrow and we assume it will reach you the next day.
We must apologize for the delay. Owing to the heavy losses caused by the fire at our factory last month our stocks became too low.
We are making up for the lost time as fast as we can.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 37 Longhand & Shorthand
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We-are having a special sale of-our essences, as-it-is-necessary to dispose of-some of-our stock as-early-as-possible. How-much shall we set aside for-you? As-we-know just what you-can use, we-can, if-you-like, select a dozen cases, and you-can take-them as-soon-as you-are ready.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 38 Longhand & Shorthand
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We fear the cost of your steel fences is too high. Although we have bought them each season for the past six years, we think we shall lose business because we have to charge too much for them.
In this city we must sell at low rates if we are to make a success of our business.
Owing to this fact, we have to emphasize the necessity of reducing as much as possible the costs to our customers.
Can you suggest something which will assist us?
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 39 Longhand & Shorthand
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I wish to do something to assist young Jackson. Can you do anything to induce him to make a thorough study of the language?
I know you will be ready to assist him as much as possible, and I know he will be influenced by your advice.
In as much as it is necessary in this subject to deal extensively with the language, he should see how easy it is to study as far as possible such things as style and the best usage.
Now a days business houses set an especially high value on the ability to use the language in the right way.
Because so much emphasize is now given to this ability, he should resolve to make himself as far as possible as master of the best form.
Now his language sense is poor, but when he knows how much it may affect his career, I know he will do all he can to remedy as soon as possible the errors he makes.
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Suppose some big customers of yours ceased to deal with you.
What would you do? We think you would write to him, asking if he had any special reason for his silence.
This is what we are now asking you. Although in the past our business with you in this city was extensive, several months have elapsed since you last had any dealings with us.
We would like to know why, as we are unaware of any failure to give you the best service.
We are always desirous of satisfying all our customers, large buyers or small.
We assure you we shall do anything we can to put things right if you think our service in any way faulty.
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I have seen your notice in today’s “Star”, and I should like to have details of your new Masters Reading Series.
I think such a series should make a wide appeal, and I wish you much success with it.
Many of those who have seen my set of “Stories of the Earth, Sea, and Sky” speak highly of it, and several, I know, have bought similar sets for themselves.
I am sorry you have allowed “Poster Designing” to go out of stock.
Such a book, it seems to me, should have a large sale, as so many are now taking up the study of this subject.
In view of this, may I suggest a new issue?
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When I left New York I asked to have my mail sent on to me at Winnipeg.
Although I shall be in Winnipeg on Wednesday, the 16th, I may go on to Regina late that night.
In any case, I should be in Regina on the 17th, and I think it would be best to dispatch my mail to that city as it might not reach Winnipeg in time.
The York Store could not give me a cheque as you wished.
They said the best they could do would be to pay in two months’ time I could do nothing with them at this time.
The firm is moving its store to Baxter Avenue, and for that reason I could not sell them anything.
They will let me know as soon as the new store is ready.
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We are sorry to know that the goods we charged on our invoice of 10th August have not yet reached you.
We shipped them in two cases the same day the bill was sent to you, and we marked and shipped the cases in the usual way.
As far as we know, the cases should reach you as soon as this note, that is, today or tomorrow.
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We have issued a booklet which gives details of the new automatic toaster we have just put on the market.
You can secure a copy of this booklet as well as our latest catalogue by writing for them.
We make absolutely no charge.
I have submitted an estimate for doing the job, but they have not yet notified me that they will
accept my bid.
This item is listed in the catalogue at 4 guineas.
If you remit in 5 days you can deduct two percent.
We have no yet received the goods invoiced by you on 4 th May.
We hope that you will get them to us by next Tuesday at the latest, as we are quite out of stock of
some of these items.
Why has the firm kept us waiting for the steel sheets?
They stated in a recent note that the sheets had actually left the factory.
If they ship them when they said, the sheets should have arrived by now.
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We are sorry that you could not use the stockings we sent you a few days ago. Our stock of the exact shade you specified was exhausted, so we sent instead a similar shade and style.
We had no doubt that you could use them, but we should not have shipped them without first
writing to you.
If you wish, they may be sent back to us, and we shall cancel the charge.
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We are having a benefit show next Wednesday night, and I am writing to invite you to come.
Aid is badly needed for some special cases we have on our list, and all the money is to be used for
that purpose.
The cost of the tickets is each. I know that you will wish to assist the cost as much as possible, and
that you will let me have your cheque for several tickets.
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The attached sheet shows the result of the year’s business. You will note that, except for the first
two months, business for the year was good.
We adopted a new sales policy in March and since that time we have enjoyed the benefit of our new
methods.
We have had about twice as many sales as in the same months last year.
We think that this is the best evidence we could have of the value of our new policy.
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We have sent several notes to you asking you to pay the bill for the goods you bought six months
ago, but you have not answered any of them.
We are sorry to say that now we shall have to take the usual steps to avoid the loss of our money, if
your cheque is not received by the first of the next month. We urge you to mail your cheque to us
without delay.
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We are sorry that you received in error a cheque intended for Reed and Sons of Edinburgh. Thank
you for passing it to us.
We are writing today to Reed and Sons asking them to let you have the cheque which we should
have sent to you.
No doubt you will receive it without delay.
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I am happy to say that the cut in rates about which I wrote to you in March is now to be put in to the effect.
I think that the rate on your house is subject to change on the new basis.
Your policy should be sent to this office as soon as possible, so that you may have the benefit of the reduced rate.
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We have looked for a small house for you, and we think we have just the house you will wish to
buy.
It has six nice rooms and two baths. The lot is large, and the house is so located that each room
has a lovely view.
We think you could not buy a house in a nicer spot.
If you like we can go out to see it tonight. It will take us about forty minutes by car to get to Meadow
Park.
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We have sent to you today a copy of our latest catalogue as well as some special booklets which
we think you will like to have.
When any new designs are issued we shall post details to you so that you will be up to the minute.
As far as we know these designs are not stocked by anybody else in your territory, and no doubt
they will be popular with your customers.
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Do you know that we sell good tyres? It is not necessary for you to buy tyres now in a repair shop,
for our store now carries them.
You can buy them when you are in the store, just as you would select since, or something for your
house.
These tyres are good value, and they sell rapidly, each of the carries our guarantee.
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It is quite some time since you bought anything in this store. I am writing to you myself, because I should be sorry to lose your custom.
It may be that we have offended you in some way. If this is the case, I hope you will write to me.
Our service and our way of doing business are things which we boast about.
It would be a pity to stay away because of something which could be easily remedied, and you should not hesitate to write to me and let me know the cause.
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Until quite recently the volume of our business in the south was quite small, but since last
November we have had an office in Fulham, and the volume of sales has risen steadily.
Sales in this territory for January and February are the best in the history of the firm.
In these two months we have sold twice as much as in the south as we sold last year.
The fact that this is almost as much as we have sold in Manchestor shows that our new policy is
entirely justified.
We feel that the results of our new policy is most satisfactory.
The race is not always to the swift. Sometimes too much haste makes for less speed.
Never waste time by having to do the same job twice.
This is useful advice, and if you will follow it , it will assist you to be successful
Write your note accurately and neatly, so that not only you, but anybody else, can read them easily.
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Recently we wrote to you and stated that, unless we received your cheque by 16th February, we
should have to ask our lawyer to take steps to force you to pay the bill you owe us.
Unfortunately you have not answered our note, and now we must inform you that we have asked
our lawyer to go ahead and follow the usual methods to make you pay.
We are exceedingly sorry to have to do so, but, evidently this is the only way in which we can
secure our money.
We certainly feel that we have acted quite fairly with you, and, as we have said, this seems to be the
only thing left for us to do.
If you mail your cheque without the slightest delay, you can avoid heavy costs, and we advise you
to do so as soon as you receive this.
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I think that the way in which we store goods at the factory is not altogether satisfactory.
It seems to me that the fire insurance rates are now quite high, and I feel that the fire insurance rates are now quite high, and I feel that, with some changes in the store rooms, reduced rates might be expected.
I should like you to inspect the rooms as soon as possible, and if, as a result of your inspection, you think that our methods with respect to the storage of goods are unsatisfactory, I wish you would suggest any changes which could be put into effect.
I wish you would let me have the different insurance policies now in force, together with the details of the scale on which the insurance rates are based, so that I can make an analysis of the annual cost.
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I shall arrive at 10 a.m on Tuesday, 12th January, unless I have to make a change. I will wire you if the time is changed.
As far as I am aware, the goods were dispatched at least a week ago.
I will look into this and give you the exact date they were sent.
Allen and royal have built up a nice business for themselves in nelson.
The success of the business is due entirely to the way in which they have worked.
A few years ago they were quite poor, but now both of them are worth a large sum of money.
What is the reason for the higher insurance rates which were put into effect last week? The rise was quite unexpected.
This state of affairs existed for a long time, despite the fact that we were not satisfied with it.
We were amused at many things he said, but he was certainly worth listening to.
He said, “You may die young because of worry, but certainly work never caused the death of anybody.”
Thank you for your note in which you stated that you were desirous of having an agency for the sale of our textiles in your city.
We have never given any firm the sole right to sell our goods, and this policy does not allow us to give you the sole agency.
We should be happy to have you retail our goods and we hope you will do so at the usual dealers’ rates.
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When may we expect the two dozen barrels of lime which were to be shipped the first week in February?
Unless we receive the lime, this week we shall have to cease work on the new road at Elm Park.
We thought we could rely on having the lime last week without fail, and your failure to get it to us it most unfortunate.
We hope that the barrels are on the way, and that you can wire us that we may expect them tomorrow.
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I wish to thank you for the catalogue which you were good enough to post to me recently.
Several books listed on page 21 appear to be just what I am looking for.
I have marked them on the attached sheet.
Although I think that these books should be useful to me in my work, I would like to inspect them to see if they would be satisfactory.
Can any of the books be sent back to you if, when I have looked at them, I decide that they would not be satisfactory for my purpose?
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The simple device saves you many hours of toil. Just fill in the attached form below and post it to us, or apply to your local dealer for details of this useful article.
Please supply me with a few samples of cloth in blue and black, which would be suitable for autumn suits.
I should be obliged if you would include a couple of sampler each of single and double widths.
Please deliver to us as early as possible fifty copies of the book entitled “Clothes and How to-Make Them.”These are to be supplied at a total cost of 20 guineas, including delivery.
We are pleased to know that you will be able to deliver some of the tables by the first of January, and that you expect to supply the rest in two weeks.
We shall be obliged if you will get enough to us by the first to enable us to make a special display of them.
I believe that many of the articles in this sale should be especially valuable to you.
For the first time in the history of the store, we are able to make them available at a reasonably low cost, and I urge you to call and inspect them as soon as possibly can. Do not wait till it is too late.
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I called the house several times, and inasmuch as each time was unable to get any reply, I think that these people were away and the house was closed.
You have not replied to our note of 4th February asking for a cheque for the goods supplied to you on 12th November.
We would like to know why you have not settled this bill.
If you wish to place your furs in cold storage we can call for then and deliver them to you when you tell us to do so.
Our charges are most reasonable.
Let us store them for you, and you will have nothing to worry about.
Most people have believed in the past that it was necessary to pay a lot of money for a good club settee.
No doubt they were right. But we can tell you now that it is not at all necessary to pay much for a good article, as we have just put on the market our easy-rest settee, which is available for only a few guineas.
Please tell us what the cost would be of a safe about four feet high and with a capacity of about forty cubic feet. The cost should include delivery to this building.
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In the belief that you will wish to stop at a simple but pleasant hotel, we have sent to you today a
copy of our recently issued booklet.
The total charge for a couple per week in only 10 guineas.
This rate includes a double room.
Single rooms are 5 guineas and up.
Our fare is simple but good.
People tell us that our table is first class.
They say, indeed, that s has no equal.
We doubt that it is unequalled, but we do know that we use only the best foods and that our
charges and quite reasonable.
We make no charge at all for golf or swimming.
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We enclose a booklet which gives details of or plate glass window insurance.
When you renew your insurance we believe it will pay you to take out this type of policy.you will
not that we are able to give you especially useful service.
As soon as we receive your claim we replace the glass.
Your claim is settled without delay, and a cheque enough to pay for all the damage, including any
damage to your window display, is sent to you.
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This newspaper tries to bring to its readers the truth and nothing but the truth.
We are sorry to have to trouble you, but we notice that you have charged $22 10s 6d. for your catalogue item number 463 which you supplied to us on 16th October.
In your price list the item is listed at $21 10s.6d. a credit of 1 is thus due to us.
This is evidently an error in billing.
Thank you for bringing to our notice the error in the bill of 16th October for four oak chairs.
We are enclosing our credit note for $1, and we apologize for the trouble to which we have put you.
Dear, Sir, we are glad to know that you wish to be a member of our club.
As manager of the club, I wish you to feel at liberty to use our facilities until you are elected a member.
Your name is to be proposed next week. Yours truly.
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Dear-Sirs, During-the month of-April we-propose to increase-the prices of a number of-the items at-present in-the catalogue.
The increases are necessary because of the higher costs we now have to absorb.
If-your branch is going to issue a new catalogue, you should not proceed with it until you have the new prices.
Please remember that you must not issue your list until we post you the new prices. Yours-truly,
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Dear Miss Black, in April we brought out a new series of history books.
The series is for use in forms two to six.
These-books solve many problems for the teacher.
They treat the subject in a bright, practical way; and-we-think-you-will-agree-that-the series gives a new and better approach to-the subject.
With your present heavy programme, the books should enable-you to make the greatest progress with your classes.
If you would care to inspect the books, we should be glad to dispatch copies to you.
If you would give the books a trial, we know you would be delighted with the results. Yours truly.
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Dear Dr. Waters: We-are-taking-the liberty of asking-you to address our graduates on-Monday, January 29.
Our principal and teachers, as-well-as-the graduates, would-be proud to-have-you deliver an address.
As-the principal speaker on-our programme we-know-that what-you-would tell-us would-be remembered by-all-our graduates for-many-years to-come.
We-know-that-you have many calls to-speak, and-that your time is exceedingly valuable, but-we-feel that-you-will-be-able-to accept. Yours-truly,
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This paper is extremely strong. Its extra strength makes it especially suitable for-your purpose.
I-am-sorry to-have to disagree with-you, but I-believe that-it-would-be best to-make-out a separate bill for-each item delivered.
The duties of a good secretary are described in-this book. Each duty is set out separately, and fully discussed. I-believe that-this-book would-be most useful to-you.
Our catalogue describes-the different items fully. You-will-note-that each item is given a separate number.
I-believe that a large-number of-the members of-our society were surprised and displeased at-the extreme views presented by-the speaker in-his address on “The Liberty of-the Press.”
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Dear-Sirs, We-enclose a description of-the building in Spring Street.
We-think-this building is an extremely valuable piece of-property, and-we strongly urge you to buy
it.
It-is quite close to-the new south road.
You-can buy it today for a small outlay, and-we-have-no-doubt that in a few years it-will increase, in
value.
We-believe in-fact that in a year or-two property in-this district should-be worth double its present
price.
Why not inspect it as-soon-as you possibly can? Yours-truly,
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Our records show that-you have-not purchased anything in-this store for-some-time. We regard this as most unfortunate, for-we value your patronage highly. We-hope that-it-is-not due to-some unsatisfactory purchase or to-some lack of proper service. We wish to-give-you service strictly in accordance with your desires.
Several members of-the college faculty expressed the belief that-it-was absolutely necessary to include an extra course in-this-subject. Our industry prospers because-of-the direct methods we employ with our customers. We tell-them only the truth when-we describe our products.
I-think-that-we should take-the proper steps to-bring-about-the passage of-these bills relating to- labour problems, and I-believe-that care should-be exercised by-all not to obstruct this.
It-is equally true that-the recent decreases in-the prices of cheaper fabrics are expected to-results
in increased sales.
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Dear-Sir, I-shall-be much-obliged if-you-will supply me with a low samples of extra strong “super”
glazed paper, such-as would-be suitable for-my class of work, The colors I most desire to see are
dark blue and grey.
If-the samples satisfy me, and-the prices and terms of-sale are reasonable, I-believe I-shall-be able-
to-deal extensively with-you.
I-shall-be-pleased if-you-will also include in-the parcel a sample or-two of a stouter make of paper. I
should like to-receive these samples by Wednesday, if-possible. Yours-truly,
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Dear-Sirs, We-are-pleased to-tell-you that-we-are-the makers of-the famous Double Strength
Brakers. These brakes are believed, by-all who use them, to-be-the most reliable and-the safest of
all-the makes at-present on-the market. During-the month of-April we delivered them by-the gross
to dealers in-all-the principal cities.
If-you would care to-test the brakes, please call at our showrooms, to-permit a member of-our sales
staff to-tell-you all about them. We-are certain that-you-will-be both surprised and pleased if-you
give-them a trial. Yours-truly,
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Dear-Sirs, since you have expressed a desire to know something our-silk blouses and dresses, we-
take-the-liberty of inviting you to visit our offices and salesrooms at 65 Worth Street, in-this-city.
We-shall-be-pleased to show you samples of-our styles for-this season. Our designs avoid all
extremes in styles without any loss of charm.
Already record sales are reported by-the jobbers.
We-have sent our catalogue to-you by-parcel-post today.
You-will-note-that retail dealers are supplied at prices that-make a strong appeal to-them. Yours-truly.
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If-you-will bring me a supply of-samples of-this new breakfast food, I-will-try to-close-the deal with-
the firm myself.
During-the course of-my lecture, I-shall try to show how-the progress of art is related to-the growth
of industry.
When I-know what-the proposed water power scheme includes, I-shall-be-glad to-express my
views.
A load voice troubles and annoys us. Pleasant voices resemble sweet music.
Castles in-the air are fabrics which soon crumble, but dreamers have solved many a pressing
problem.
Few people are able themselves to better-the labour of-those they blame.
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Dear-Sirs: Due to-the rapidly increasing cost of copper and steel. We-are-obliged to increase-the
prices of-many of-the articles included in our catalogue. We extremely regret-the necessity of
passing on-the higher charges to-our customers, but at-the present-time this-is-the only possible
course we-can follow.
You-will-be notified when better terms are available on-our supplies, and-we-are thus enabled to-
reduce-the prices. Yours-truly,
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I-am afraid that-the-measures we-have adopted are-not nearly strong enough. If-we-hope ever to-
get- Mr. Crook to settle this debt, I-believe it-will-be necessary to-bring more pressure to bear on
him.
The property is located on-the north-west corner of Spring Street. This-is a good spot for a store.
The price which-the owners ask is remarkably low; indeed, the property can-be purchased today
for a mere trifle of-its worth. Originally, of-course the owners asked much more for-the building.
We-are sure that-you-will think favorably of-this corner, and-we-suggest that-you look it over as-
soon-as-possible.
It-is near all transit facilities, and in-our-view you-could-not locate your store in a more desirable
spot.
Manor Park is a delightful place in-the spring and summer. The park is full of-trees, shrubs, and
flowers.
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Please type an original and a duplicate copy of-this lease for Mr. Skinner.
I-expect to fly to North Bay tomorrow, and-I-shall-be-glad if-you-will meet me on-my arrival to-tell-
me everything that-is necessary about-the case.
I-regret that I-am unable-to deliver-the goods to-you sooner, nor is-the possible to say at-present
when-they can-be delivered.
Are-you sure that-the enclosures were put in-the envelope? Yes, I put them in personally.
Either we-shall-have to-take more space in-some other building, or we-shall-have to-take over an
entire floor in-this building.
Personally I-believe that-it-would-be better to-lease a larger floor in-some other building. Of-course,
I-shall-do nothing without your final approval.
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Dear Mr. Bridges, It-will-be a pleasure and a privilege to-speak to-your members at-the dinner to-be
given at-the Hotel Webster next Friday night, 10th October. If it meets with your approval, I-shall take
as my topic “The Better Use of-our Leisure Time.”
I-know-that most people believe that-they-have too-little time for play, largely because-of-the
pressure of normal everyday affairs. However, nearly everybody has hours to spare, and it-is quite
surprising how-much time is wasted because people think they-have no-time for leisure. In-my
remarks I-shall endeavor to show that-if-is worth an effort to-make a better use of-our idle hours.
Yours-respectfully,
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As we specialize in chair covers, we-are able-to offer you new summer styles at prices which-are
very-low.
Our-new designs are very pleasing and-they-are sure to-meet with favour.
Things which-are worth having are worth working for. It-is-not usually possible to secure for very-
little or no effort anything worth having.
It-will-be a privilege to-review this author’s new novel when-it appears next Thursday. I-shall-have
very-much pleasure in reviewing it.
The fruit crop was very big last summer, largely because-of-the favorable weather, and many
farmers had to-accept very-low-prices.
Our efforts to secure-the approval of-the bankers were successful. Originally they-were afraid it-
would-not-be possible to act favorably in-our-case.
The officials finally decided to-make an offer for-the property near River Street.
The special price at-which-the goods are offered is-as low as any ever reached before; it scarcely
covers-the cost of freight.
A circular which gives-the new prices is enclosed. You-will note that-they-are very reasonable.
There-is a noticeable decrease in-our-business for-the-month of February. Our Liverpool branch
shows a drop of almost thirty per-cent.
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From all I gather, I-believe-that-the bankers themselves favour increasing-the average rate to three
per-cent and-in an unofficial manner they endeavored to influence the others to adopt this course.
The author, who had travelled up-the Congo River through darkest Africa, offered to-speak to-the
gathering next Friday night.
If only we receive-the lessons of adversity in a proper manner, they-are likely to show us how to-
lead a useful, honorable, and successful life.
We-think-you-should-not overlook-the property being specially developed by ourselves near
Riverside Manor. We should very-much like you to inspect what we-have to-offer before-you decide
to buy.
Our new straws strike a fresh note in summer styles. We-think they-are-the most beautiful we-have
ever offered.
We-believe that-we-had more business through our policy of selling at low-prices. From this you-
will-see that-it-is essential to-supply these items for as little as-possible.
We-think-that-the figures you-give in-this estimate are incorrect. Either there-is an error in-your
figures, or you-are using-the wrong grade of-leather.
Our enormous tocks have to-be moved to-make room for next season’s goods.
I-think-you-should reflect carefully before-you decide to-accept their offer. They expect a reply
from-you by next Thursday.
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Dear-Sirs: We-are afraid that-we-shall-be unable-to recover-the total sum due on-your claim unless
you adopt different measures. We-have used special efforts, but up to-the present we-have met
with no success in-our endeavours to-get-the debtor to settle. We-are-unable to collect any money,
nor can-we extract any promise from-him.
We-think-you-will-be-obliged finally to pass-the claim ever to-your attorneys. Please notify us if-you
wish-us to proceed with-the case and take this step for-you. Very-truly-yours,
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Dear-Sirs, I-believe-that-the addressing machine shown on page 22 of-your monthly bulletin would-
be suitable for-my use, and-if it-is satisfactory, I-may purchase one. I should-be-glad if-you would-
have one-of-your salesmen call at-my office to-tell-me more about-the machine.
Please ask-him to-phone before he comes, so-that I-may-be ready for-him. Yours-truly,
There-is a train which leaves Euston for Liverpool at seven o’clock, and also a train which leaves at
nine o’clock. You-can buy a return ticket for 10s.
Vast changes have taken place in business and-industry in-the last ten years. I-believe-that,
generally, the changes have-been for-the better.
There-is-no-doubt that wages are higher and-that, in general, people work fewer hours than
formerly. However, it-is certainly true that workers have to specialize in-one line more-than ever
before.
I-have gone over-the records, and-I-note-that although-the business we-have-done with some firms
has-been smaller-than we hoped, the total sales have-been better-than we expected.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 84 Longhand & Shorthand
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Dear Mr. Payne, I-have-known Mr. John Lane for thirteen years, and-I-am of-the opinion that-he-will
make a very desirable member of-your club. He began work with-us as a stenographer, and-has
risen by successive steps to-the post of general manager. He-has a fine personality, and-we-feel
that-it-is an honor to-have-him as a member of-our firm. Very-truly-yours,
From January until the summer we-have decided to-keep our store open on-Thursday nights until
nine o’clock. It-will-be open every Thursday night until June, and-from then on we-shall close at
5.30 p.m. as-usual.
Within-the past few years, the volume of business in-the southern districts has-been much larger.
In-some industries, business has-been better-than in similar industries in-the northern and eastern
districts.
Such industries as cotton textiles have shown a marked increase in-the past ten years. In-my-
opinion; in-the next ten years there-will-be increases larger-than those that those that-have-been
already noted.
Because-of-the lack of-rain in-some of-the western districts of Canada, dust storms have often
occurred. These storms have-done much damage to farms and-crops.
Some of-the districts in-the western corn belt have-been affected. Large numbers of farms have-
been covered in dust and it-has-not-been possible to-grow anything. In-many-cases, houses have-
been entirely buried beneath a load of dust.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 85 Longhand & Shorthand
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I-am-going out-of town next week, and-I should like to talk with-you for half an hour before I-leave.
If-you happen to-be in town this week, please call-upon me.
I-shall-be in town next Thursday and-I-shall-be-glad to-call-upon you at three o’clock. I-am-
enclosing a rough outline of what I propose to-do for a more active sales drive in-the-margin of
anything that occurs to-you we-can talk about it when-we meet.
Dear-Sir, We-have-pleasure in-enclosing a price-list and circular which fully describes our “Milton
Flier.”
We-believe-that this machine is-the most attractive and reliable we-have ever offered. The machine
of-which-you speak is a foreign one, and our-own machine costs you only one half as-much.
Our local representative is very often in Cardiff, and-we-shall ask-him to-call-upon you and explain
more fully the advantage of owing our machine. We-enclose also a list of-the people in Cardiff who-
have bought this machine.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 86 Longhand & Shorthand
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Dear Miss Brown, On-your behalf I-have spoken to a number-of persons in-the vicinity of Woburn
Park with respect to-your plots. They all agreed that building is-not very active at-this-time, and-I-
think there-is-no-doubt that, if-you sold-the plots today, you would-not get more-than you paid for-
them.
A representative of-one-of-the local building firms said that-he believed it-would-be better to put
them on-the market in-the spring. If-you approve, I-will ask-him to put-the plots on-his list for sale
at not less than $500 each. This figure would-be a little above-the price you paid, and-I-think-that,
even in-the spring, this-is-the most attractive offer you-can expect to-get.
The firm which this man represents is one-of-the best known locally, and-I-am-sure they-will serve
you to-the best advantage. Their name and address is Burn & Green, 69 Woburn Park Drive,
Brighton.
I-think they-are-the largest of-the firms which-have built houses in Woburn Park. Their
representative says that-they-have several plots of-their-own which they expect to-sell in-the
spring. Inasmuch-as you-are out-of town, I-think it-would-be to-your advantage to-have them act
on-your behalf. Yours very-truly,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 87 Longhand & Shorthand
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Gentlemen, Recently I-bought a book in-your book department as a gift for a friend of-mine. I-found,
however, when I gave it to him that-he already has a copy of-this volume. If-you do-not mind, I-will
return it and select a different book of equal value. Yours-truly,
Gentlemen, Please supply us with thirty barrels of-the same kind of Portland Cement that-you
supplied to-us on-the third of-June, at-the usual trade terms. We-want this shipment delivered to-
our-own pier, No, 92. Yours very-truly,
Our magazine has-been successful to an extent beyond our best hopes. It-is-now in-its third year.
In-the second year we more-than doubled the number-of readers, and-now in-its third year we-hope
to treble-the number. Every month it-has-been necessary to-print more copies than-the month
before. With-the current issue we-have achieved a new high mark. You-will note-that-the magazine
is bigger and better-than ever, and-the number-of readers is larger-than ever.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 88 Longhand & Shorthand
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A man who wished to-employ a safe driver asked each applicant how near he could drive a car to-
the edge of a cliff. One said a foot; a second said six-inches. The third did-not know. He had-not
tried. He got-the job.
Gentlemen, You-will-see from-the enclosed statement of-your-account that settlement is very-much
overdue. When-the shipment was sent to-you, you told-us would-make payment within-the usual
thirty days in-fact, you stated when-we opened-the account with-you that-you planned to-take
advantage of-the cash discount generally allowed for payment within ten days. You have-not
observed the terms of-your agreement, and-we-feel that-we-have deserved better treatment. We-
must point-out that-we-cannot run a successful business unless the generally accepted rules
regarding credit are observed. We-want to-treat you fairly, but-we-cannot extend-the time for
payment more-than we-have already. We-must ask-you to-accept-the draft for-the full amount due
which-we-have drawn on-you through your bank today. Very-truly-yours,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 89 Longhand & Shorthand
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Gentlemen: Please be kind-enough to supply-the items on-the attached list as-soon-as-possible.
At-the present moment there-is an active demand for-them, and-we-hope that-we-can count on
having them within three days. In-the event that-you-cannot supply them within that-time, please-
inform-us by return mail.
Please-note-that-the exact items specified are to-be supplied. If-you-are out-of stock of any of-the
items, do-not supply different articles. Anything that-is-not exactly as specified must be returned.
Yours-truly,
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Gentlemen, Kindly let-me-have your-price for printing a hundred copies of-the enclosed circular. I
should prefer a better grade of paper provided the cost is-not too high. I should-be-glad if-you
would telephone your-price to-us as-we-are in a hurry. Yours very-truly,
Gentlemen, We-are-sorry to-learn that two of-the books we recently sent to-you were faulty.
Apparently they-were either printed or bound incorrectly. If-you-will kindly return them to-us, we-
can obtain credit for-them ourselves. In-the-meantime, we-are mailing-you our credit memorandum
for-the cost of-the books plus the cost of-mailing them to-us. Very-truly-yours,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 91 Longhand & Shorthand
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Stenography is a one hundred per-cent subject. By-that I mean that you must achieve perfect accuracy if you are to be of use in a business office.
You must remember that a business man does-not want a typist who can type his correspondence with only a few errors.
You must be able to give him only perfect work, perfectly typed and properly arranged.
If you wish to make sure that you will in advance in your business career, you should strive to develop the habit of accuracy from the beginning of your training.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 92 Longhand & Shorthand
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We are planning a special sale of house furnishings during October, and we have decided to keep the store open until nine o’clock next Friday evening so that husband and wife may visit the store together.
You will thus be able to inspect the merchandise we are offering before the opening of the sale on Monday.
Everything in this sale is being sold at a very low margin of profit.
There are many splendid pieces which will be sold at bargain prices.
We are sure you will find many articles which you have always wanted to buy, but which have been too dear.
By spending very little you can furnish several rooms or refurnish your entire house.
We can easily make arrangements to finance your purchases on a partial payment if you prefer.
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The expense of making long distance telephone calls is not so great n the late evening.
Night messages may also be sent by telegraph at reduced rates.
Steps should be taken to profit by the statement of accounts just furnished by our auditor.
It has been found necessary to reduce expenses in our plant, and it is clear that we shall have to be more strict in our demands if a more favorable balance is to be shown.
If you can come to town before the first of the month, anything you have to say relating to the new arrangements can be discussed with the officials responsible for making loans.
Bold is sometimes shipped from a country to balance that country’s foreign accounts.
Great case is taken to guard these shipments. When the ship reaches dock, the bars of gold are shipped at once to the vault of a bank.
Those responsible for the shipment take no chances, and the gold is guarded from the moment it leaves the ship.
You wife and children took the noon train to the country, and they will return about seven o’clock this evening.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 94 Longhand & Shorthand
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Your note about the German bonds has been referred by the president to our foreign department.
Broken by the violence of the wind and the pounding of the waves, the vessel ran aground off point pleasant.
The engines of the airplane roared, the machine moved up the runway, left the ground, circled three times above the crowd, and then began its flight to France.
The fire engines responded to the sudden summons, but they were too late to prevent the flames mounting to the top floor.
By a special arrangement with the hospital departments, many young children between the ages of four and eleven went to the country last year.
Some of them travelled by bus, and others were sent by train.
Those who are responsible for the care of these children had a very difficult task, but there were no accidents and everything went splendidly.
Owing to the expense of the journey, large numbers who deserved to go were disappointed and remained in town all the summer.
Through the kind assistance of several men and women who have large amounts to the funds, it was possible to provide extra relief.
We are making plans to have more children spend a month in the country next summer.
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Dear Mr. Freeman, I have recently examined the accounts of your department, and I find several expensive items with nothing to show why the amounts have been spent. I think it would be advisable to make a special reference against any such items, so that the reasons for the payments would be perfectly clear, I don’t want to be unduly critical, or unreasonable in my demands but your branch has shown disappointing returns this year, and, as you know, it is necessary to preserve a proper balance between expenses and earnings. We agreed last April to discuss any unusual expenses before they were incurred, and I must ask you to observe our agreement. Very truly yours.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 96 Longhand & Shorthand
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Gentlemen, We-have-been out of touch with our firm for some time through no fault of our own.
Permit us to suggest that it would be advisable and certainly more profitable for you if your salesman would call more often.
It is extremely difficult to keep up the sales of cotton print goods unless something is done to keep in close touch with the buyers.
It is known that your lines are as attractive as the others, and you ought to have no great difficult in proving that fact.
We know that you will regard the hint we have offered as nothing but evidence of our kind feelings for you. Very truly yours,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 97 Longhand & Shorthand
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This firm furnished excellent references, so we think we should extend the time for payment of the balance due on their account.
The young man stands a very good chance of obtaining the post of assistant manager of the bond department owing to the splendid training he has received.
Please provide us with a memorandum of all merchandise which is subject to a special allowance.
The rough draft serves to show how the use of the telephone has been extended during the last seven years.
Several of the students have been taken out of the second grade and we plan to make other arrangements for those who remain.
Your statement is returned because the amount of the discount which you have deducted is not correct.
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Gentlemen, We would be ungrateful indeed if we did not accept your kind hint.
As a direct result we have planned a series of trips for our representatives which will bring them into closer touch with our customers all over the country.
Our men are leaving at once with samples of our advance lines.
They will explain to you the reasons for the apparent slackness we have shown during the past season.
It has been one of much stress for us, and we are inclined to think you will make the proper allowances when you learn the reason.
You will be glad to know that the new lines to be shown to you have been favorable received in the east.
They are of splendid value, and are sold at prices that give us a very low margin of profit. Yours very truly,
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Your attention is called to the fact that students must register for the summer session before 4th May.
In this division we insist on a written final examination in every extension course.
Thank you for the explanation for the different itmes on your statement.
I am enclosing my remittance in full payment of the account.
Because of business expansion, it will be necessary to employ more people.
It is our intention to engage only those who have had a thorough professional training.
In some large firms, typists work in a general correspondence division.
Somebody is usually appointed who is responsible for the work of this department.
The different members of the firm do not have their own private secretaries.
Instead a girl is assigned to them by the person who has the supervision of the correspondence division.
This arrangement prevents waste of time.
I expect to travel to Bristol tomorrow to attend the National Business Show.
Please reserve a seat for me on the train which leaves at 09:30 a.m. and wire a reservation for a room at the Barnes Hotel.
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The selection of a vocation is not an easy task.
Generally it should be to your advantage to secure assistance from somebody who specializes in vocational counsel.
A discussion with such a person should assist you to make up your mind.
Almost without exception, entrance examinations for those who wish to train for the professions are difficult.
Our gift shop and notions section are two departments of the store which have some exceptional values just now.
You will find it easy to make a selection, for there is a wide choice.
If you wish to select some books to take with you on your vacation, we have a wide range of new fiction in our book section.
The Chairman said: I should like to have an expression of opinion from the floor. A motion to go ahead with the transaction was seconded and approved.
A reception at the station is to be planned for the flyer who has just returned from South America.
To the best of my recollection, there was no intention of charging a registration fee for this course.
In anticipation of increased sales, we are opening a branch of our business in the southern section of the city.
We have selected favorable location, and we believe that our chances are exceptionally bright.
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Dear Mr Newman, We are having a celebration on 14th October to mark the anniversary of the founding of our college.
On this occasion there will be a dinner, and in addition there will be several addresses by people whose reputation is nation wide.
One of these talks is to be delivered by John Goschen, whose reputation is as an author is second to none.
A presentation to Mr. Goschen has been in expectation that you will wish to attend, I am enclosing a ticket.
Additional tickets may be obtained from the secretary upon application.
We are restricting invitations to past and present students. Yours respectfully.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 102 Longhand & Shorthand
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Dear Sir, to a wider distribution of our book “Educational Occupation for Children”, we are making for this month only, quite a reduction in the price.
As a special attraction we have issued a presentation edition in leather which sells for only one guinea.
Bound in imitation leather, the book costs 17s. 6d.
The book would be a very valuable addition to your library.
It gives full directions for many educational occupations for children of all ages, and, through, the use of excellent illustrations, all the directions are very simple.
If you like, we can dispatch the book to you for your approval, and if you decide to return it, you may do so without any obligation. Very truly yours.
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Please call Mr. Nation on the telephone, and tell him that the illustrations are nearly ready.
Mention that they will be delivered tomorrow.
The addition to the nation’s population during the year exceeded any increase in former years.
Many of the people in the organization believe that the situation is so bad that the opposition faces defeat in the national election.
Doctor Foster remarked: “By all means take a vacation, and exercise caution to avoid any more colds”.
Dear Sir, We are pleased to inform you that your application for admission to the College of Physicians and Surgeons has been accepted.
Your references have been carefully examined, and the result of our investigation has been entirely to our satisfaction.
We may say that the information now is our possession reflects very much to your credit. Very truly yours.
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Dear Doctor Brown, I wish to make application for the position of secretary, details of which appear in today’s “Tribune”.
I am 21 years of age. I received a good business education, and obtained an honours diploma in stenography.
For the past two years I have acted as secretary to Doctor Brewster, who is, I think, known to you.
During this time I have carried out the usual office duties, and, in-addition I have taken the doctor’s special dictation.
I know that my employer is satisfied with my services.
I should like, however, to secure a position in my own town.
Doctor Bewster has kindly given me permisision to refer you to him for any information regarding my ability.
If you wish me to tell you anything more to assist you in making a decision I shall be glad to do so. Yours truly.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 105 Longhand & Shorthand
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Gentlemen, Your representative called on-us yesterday, and gave us full information regarding your publications.
We were not able yesterday to make a final decision, but upon reflection we feel that we can display to advantage certain of the titles in your catalogue.
Please deliver to us at once a dozen copies each of A dictionary of Education; Public Finance; Corporation Law.
If you have no objection, we shall return any of these books which we find do not sell readily.
Please keep us informed of any new books which are published by your organization. Very truly yours.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 106 Longhand & Shorthand
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Gentlemen, Because of our decision to erect a building of our own, we shall not be in a position to renew our lease when it expires next year.
Permit us to take this occasion to thank you for the many courtesies you have always extended to us.
Preparations for the erection of our new offices and salesrooms are going ahead nicely, but there is just a chance that our new building may not be ready before the expiration of our lease.
We wish to make provision for any unexpected delays, and if you do not object, we should like to have your permission to remain in this building, if necessary, for not more than three months, at the present rental. We hope you will have no objection to this arrangement. Very truly yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 107 Longhand & Shorthand
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Gentlemen: We think we are in a position to assist you to tell in what direction your promotion work may best be extended. As you are no doubt aware, our organization has given many years of attention to problems of distribution of every description, and the information in our possession is very reliable.
We believe that you would find a discussion of the problem with our Mr. Jones of value to you.
He will be glad to receive an invitation from you to call. Very truly yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 108 Longhand & Shorthand
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Dear Sir: With the small amount of information in our possession, we are unable to give you a definite decision on your application for a loan. You make no mention at all of any provision for expansion at your present factory, nor do you tell us if you have any intention of taking over the operation of more machines.
However, we believe that the proposition is certainly worth discussion, but, of course, action must wait till you furnish us with additional information about your plans.
We suggest that you call at our office sometime during the next few days, to permit us to go over every angle of the situation with you. Yours truly,
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The bearer of this note, Mr. James White, is a close personal friend of mine. He is travelling to Canada, and he will be in Glasgow for a few days before sailing.
I want Mr. White to meet you, for I know that you will be glad to number him among your acquaintances.
For this reason I do not feel that I am imposing on your kindness in asking you to show Mr. White some of the important sights of the city.
I think that you and he should find yourselves fully in accord on most subjects.
You have always been in sympathy with our child training campaign by which we try to put as many children as possible in camp for a few weeks each summer.
Our campaign has now started again, and we enclose a book of seals. These stamps cost you only. As you know, these children are cared for by councilors who give their services free, and every penny collected in our campaign is spent on the children.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 110 Longhand & Shorthand
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Gentlemen, We have received a request for a quotation on a large quantity of news print paper, but it is impossible for us to supply the paper from our own bills because we cannot make it up on rollers as is called for in the inquiry.
We know that you have the equipment for making very large quantities of this type of paper, quickly if necessary, and we should be glad if you would quote your best trade terms per hundred pounds for paper delivered exactly according to the attached specifications. As we wish to reply to the inquiry as quickly as possible, it is important that we receive your quotation by return mail. Very truly yours,
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Dear Sir, We were especially pleased to receive your inquiry, and we are glad to have the opportunity to tell you something about our new and improved water heater.
It is described fully in the enclosed circular. However, if the circular does not give you all the information you require, please write to us again, and we shall be glad to give you additional information on any particular points.
We do not know whether you wish to use gas or oil, but you will note that the price is the same for either type.
This heater has been so greatly improved that the saving in the cost of operation is anywhere from a quarter to a half of the former cost.
These heaters are now on display by dealers everywhere throughout the country, and we suggest that you inspect them at the first opportunity.
Your local dealer would be glad to tell you which heater would be adequate for your requirements for it is important to have the right size.
He would be glad to give you also particulars of the cost of institutions.
We have returned the stamps which you enclosed with our inquiry. Very truly yours,
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Will you kindly let me know where I might obtain a copy of the book published some time ago which embodied the results of an investigation by several scholars into the importance of physical training. I cannot find it anywhere.
I shall catch the three o’clock train from town. Will you be able to meet me at the station? I should be unwilling to impose on your kindness, and I do not know whether you will be free to meet me.
If my request is an imposition, please ignore it. While I was delighted to learn how well the scholars did in the history examination, I was not greatly surprised in view of the great care with which their preparation was planned.
While I am quite willing to believe that his method of shipment is an improvement, and that there would be an important saving, I think we should wait until we have had an opportunity to tell whether it will be satisfactory, Meanwhile, I think the largest portion of our shipments should go according to the usual method.
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Habits may be good or bad, helpful or harmful.
We think it would be fairer if all helped the Neighborhood Workers Club according to their means.
Everyone cannot give an equal amount.
Some people could give more than others.
Perhaps this particular opportunity may not occur again, and we shall be greatly surprised if you don’t hasten to accept.
The gentleman to whom the house was leased was quite surprised to receive a request for higher rent.
In the Wall street district of Manhattan the great height of the buildings makes the streets seem smaller than they actually are.
On Sundays and holidays, when the streets are deserted, the buildings are even more imposing they take on the appearance of tall cliffs.
The good secretary does not always have her hat on in readiness to leave the office at five o’clock. There are times when important correspondence must be answered, and she should show here loyalty to her employer and help him by not leaving the office until the replies are in the post.
She should hold herself in readiness for these occasions. In the average office they do not occur often.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 114 Longhand & Shorthand
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Gentlemen, We wish to acquire several pieces of land in Hamilton near the property we now hold, for the purpose of housing the whole of our assembling work in a new plant which we propose to erect.
Perhaps you will tell us promptly if you hear of any land to be offered for sale, and thus give us an opportunity to investigate.
We are anxious to begin work on our new plant this autumn.
If we do not purchase the land within the next two months, there is every likelihood that we shall have to postpone operations until the spring.
Any information you may obtain for us will be a very great help. Very truly yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 115 Longhand & Shorthand
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Dear Sir, When you hang up your hat and begin to answer the pile of correspondence awaiting you on your desk, have you ever thought of what happens when our mail is received by the person to whom it is addressed? Remember that the first impression your correspondent receives is from the notepaper he holds in his fingers.
Most business men believe in the value of appearances, and pay great attention to most things which place their firm high in the estimation of their correspondents, but it is surprising how many quite overlook the opportunity paper offers of expressing the standing of their firm.
We hope you will exercise care with this particular detail. Perhaps you will permit us to quote for quantity lots on our “Distinctive Bond” according to your requirements. Very truly yours,
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Gentlemen: We are anxious to receive the package of pens which according to your invoice of November 14 was sent by mail five days ago. We presume that the package was sent by registered post.
In answer to our inquiry, the post office here says that the package has not yet been received. Do you think that there has been a mistake in addressing the package? Yours very truly,
Gentlemen: We are sorry to learn that the package we sent to you by registered post on November 14 has not been received.
Promptly upon receipt of your note we sent a duplicate package. It is possible, of course that the package was incorrectly addressed, but we do not think that there is any likelihood that this is the case. We are asking the postal authorities to institute a search for the lost package, and no doubt they will be able to find it.
Meanwhile, if the original package is delivered to you, will you kindly return it to us. The cost of postage will be sent to you, or you can make an adjustment in your account when you post your cheque. Very truly yours,
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The house is equipped with standard fixtures, and every need in a modern home is filled.
The attached card, when filled in and mailed, will bring you a detailed statement of the cost of this heater installed in your home.
Merchandise bought from the middle to the end of the month will be billed to you in February.
These bonds were sound, and at the current prices you will be assured of a satisfactory yield.
I telephoned your office today, and told them that we need the thousand posters quickly. Please send them to us as soon as possible.
Dear Madam, Undoubtly your child or children will need a number of play suits this summer.
The suits described in the enclosed circular are most attractive. They are designed for hard wear, and you will note that the prices are quite reasonable.
The prices are so moderate that you can afford to buy two instead of one at the ordinary prices. They are made up in sizes for children two to ten year old. Just indicate on the form how many you need, and they will be delivered to you promptly. Very truly yours,
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We have credited your account with the thousand yards of felt that you do not need and have sent back to us.
You will not be able to select a better territory in which to locate your factory.
We wrote to the bank and we received word that as they were not able to collect the second note they had not tried to collect the third.
He told us that he would send us a remittance, but that he could not undertake to pay the whole debt while trade was so uncertain.
Thank you for your promptness in sending the thousand feet of copper wire. We are enclosing our cheque which covers our outstanding indebtedness.
The last shipment was short by a hundred pounds, and our account should be credited for the amount of the shortage.
Will you please try to find for me a report of the total imports and exports through the Port of Vancouver during the last year?
The best illustrated on page 4 is every smart, and it is the sort of belt which would look well with a sports outfit.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 119 Longhand & Shorthand
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It is often felt that a speed of 80 words a minute in shorthand is adequate for ordinary business purposes.
However, some employers require a higher degree of skill, and they will not employ a stenographer who cannot write 120 words a minute.
When you leave school, with a certificate which states that you have passed a test dictated at perhaps 80 words a minute, you must remember that you are not fully equipped to meet every demand of the business world, and you should endeavour to improve your skill and your knowledge.
If you wish to secure a position which pays a good salary, you should acquire a speed of at least a hundred words a minute on all types of dictation.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 120 Longhand & Shorthand
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Perhaps the most important asset of a good stenographer is a sound knowledge of words.
You should know the meanings of as many words as possible as well as the shorthand outlines for them.
This is your stock in trade, so to speak. An excellent method of increasing your knowledge of words your shorthand skill is to write articles dictated from a newspaper or magazine.
If you do not know the meanings of some of the words, look them up in a dictionary immediately.
If you cannot do this at once, place a circle around these words, and find out their meanings when an opportunity presents itself.
A very good way to increase your knowledge of shorthand outlines is to read plenty of literature written in shorthand. Always be sure to look up the meanings of any words you do not understand.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 121 Longhand & Shorthand
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Dear Mr. Wilson, I fear that it will not be possible for me to attend the discussion next Thursday night.
I have just received word that I must make a trip out of town, and I do not expect to return before Friday.
However, if it is possible for me to attend I shall certainly do so, for I wish to show my support of your plans.
I am sending my cheque for five pounds which is to be applied towards the building fund.
You will understand the spirit in which it is sent, and my name need not be mentioned when you acknowledge the gift. Very truly yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 122 Longhand & Shorthand
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Gentlemen: Please inform us immediately when we may expect the lighting fixtures we ordered from you on October 7, for the apartment house we are now building.
According to our understanding at that time, you were to deliver them towards the end of the month, but you have failed to do so.
It is distinctly understood, of course, that the delay is not intentional on your part, but we have received no word from you.
Please do not hesitate to inform us if you are not able to make immediate delivery.
We think you will not misunderstand our attitude when we say that you cannot deliver them immediately we shall have to get them elsewhere.
Work is now being delayed, and we simply cannot afford to wait. Very truly yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 123 Longhand & Shorthand
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We have not heard from you regarding you order for calenders.
About a month ago we sent you a folder which illustrated the attractive designs we have prepared for the Christmas trade.
It would be well to place your order as early as possible to make sure that the calenders will be delivered in time.
Perhaps this year you would like to substitute a small bill holder.
We can supply them in imitation leather in gross lots at very moderate prices.
Thank you for your letter of yesterday. We are glad to receive your reminder that our order for calenders should be in hand.
Will you please send us further particulars of the bill holders? We may change this year, and distribute them instead of the calendars.
If you will attend to this matter immediately, we will send our order by return mail.
We are afraid that we are later this year in placing our order, but we are sure that we may rely upon receiving the calendars or bill holders by the latter part of this month.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 124 Longhand & Shorthand
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Dear, Mr. Alexander, We are sending you this reminder that on and after 1st February the price of the Porter Car, with the new sixteen cylinder motor, will be advanced.
We suggest that you enter yours order immediately, so that you may secure your car at the current price.
You need not take delivery of the car at once. If you prefer, you can place your order now, at the present price, and you may take delivery of the car several months later.
We do not think you will ever have another opportunity of buying one of these beautiful cars at the current price, and we suggest that you permit our representative to call and interview you about the matter.
We enclose a stamped addressed envelope for your reply. Very truly yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 125 Longhand & Shorthand
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We think there is not longer any doubt that within the next few year the motion picture industry will undergo a marked change.
We are informed that the natural gas industry has a wonderful future.
Please do not ship the remainder of our order until the latter part of September.
We can send you information of a general nature only.
If you need further particulars, therefore, it would be better to arrange for an interview with the writer of this letter.
Our sales increased in November and December, and we hope that the improvement will be maintained for the remainder of the winter.
Educators in the past few years have taken great interest in the development of character, for it is believed that the nations’ future depends upon the character of its citizens rather than upon their knowledge.
I am interested in your refrigerator. Will kindly send a full description of it, as well as the total cost installed in my home.
I wish to install a refrigerator not later than the end of this week, so I shall be obliged if you will let me have this information promptly upon receipt of this letter.
The invention of the typewriter rendered shorthand a very valuable art.
In order to meet the demands of the business world, it is necessary to be an accurate shorthand writer and a skillful operator of the typewriter.
The two subjects are sometimes called the twin arts.
The object of your shorthand training is to enable you to take dictation so that you may write the matter dictated rapidly.
In order that you may acquire a high degree of skill in writing from your shorthand notes, you should typewrite the letters or other matter dictated in your lessons as often as you possibly can.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 126 Longhand & Shorthand
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Within the last few years the number of motor scooters making their way along the roads of our country has been rapidly increasing, and we think there is very little doubt that this method of travel has a great future.
The motor scooter has in many cases replaced the bicycle of earlier days, because it is swifter and smarter.
It has many supporters especially in the remoter districts which are out of the way of the railways, where it represents a means of bringing people into closer touch with the large centres.
Because of the small size of the motor scooter which renders it easy to manage on narrow roads many people are favourable disposed towards it.
This feature can be better understood if we picture a large vehicle seeking to pass a scooter on a narrow road.
Those who object to motor scooters do so because, in their opinion, motor scooters are adding to the amount of traffic already on our roads.
But the scooter is safer and less noisy than the motor cycle, and will , we think, increase its popularity in the future.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 127 Longhand & Shorthand
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My Dear-Sir: On behalf of our clients, Messrs. Cantor and Walters, who have requested us to represent their interests in the matter of the leasehold on the building at 129 Wharf Street, we wish to inform you that we have their permission to obtain a court order, under the terms of which you will not be able to alter the front of the building.
We think there is no doubt that the terms of the lease have been violated, and in our opinion it will be to your interest to stop any further operations until a decision has been rendered by the court. Very truly yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 128 Longhand & Shorthand
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Dear Mr. Taylor, this letter will introduce to you Mr. Robert P. Johnson, who is in your city on business for his, company.
His firm has undertaken a contract of some magnitude in the planning of a community centre for this city, and consequently Mr. Johnson is anxious to study at firsthand what has been accomplished in your city.
I am confident that you will do all you can to make Mr. Johnson comfortable while he is with you, and I shall consider all that you do for him a very great favour to me. Sincerely yours.
Gentlemen, In reponse to your communication of 14th September we are sorry to say that we cannot consider your request for an exclusive agency for the sale of our goods in your city.
It is contrary to our policy to restrict the sale of our merchandise to any one wholesale firm in a city, and for this reason we cannot take advantage of your offer.
We are sure that you will recognize that, in fairness to all our dealers, it is impossible to make a departure from our policy.
If you will continue to handle our goods at the usual wholesale terms, we are sure that you will be completely satisfied with your sales.
The new lines we have recently introduced have met with considerable favour all over the country, and we are confident that they will sell to your complete satisfaction. Very truly yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 129 Longhand & Shorthand
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Gentlemen, As a consequence of your inconsistent conduct in the matter of our contract, we are compelled in self defence to state that unless you can complete the order by the end of the month, the business must at once be transferred, as the delays which have occurred have placed us in considerable difficulties.
At our interview in September, when you signified your willingness to undertake the contract, you were confident that you could deliver half the goods by the end of October and the balance by the first of December.
These conditions were not complied with so far as the part of the agreement was concerned, and, on our complaining about the unnecessary delay, you stated that the whole would be delivered by December.
It is now the 14th, and in the interval we have communicated with you on several occasions without the desired result.
We have come to the conclusion that future contracts should be placed with one of your competitors.
The significance of this should not be lost upon you, and it will be to your advantage to fulfill your obligations without further delay. Yours-truly,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 130 Longhand & Shorthand
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Gentlemen: We received your communication of the 14th, in which you complain of the delay in the completion of your contract.
That we have failed to accomplish what we promised we must admit, and we very much regret our failure.
We are confident, however, that the contract could have been completed as agreed upon but for the recent trouble with the Commercial Transport Committee, which was immediately responsible for the delay.
Their decision interfered considerably with our business, and when we state that only thirty of our transport men have continued at work, we think you will recognize how difficult it has been to satisfy our customers.
It is unnecessary for us to ad that we should regret the transfer of your business, considering the long connection between us, and the cause of the present interruption. Very truly yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 131 Longhand & Shorthand
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Will you kindly forward instructions concerning the transfer of your stock certificates?
Several circumstances rendered it impossible to accomplish much at the last meeting of the committee. We are therefore trying to secure another hearing.
The majority of the members of the committee are of the opinion that inasmuch as the improvement is still in the experimental stage, it should not be adopted until it has been tried further.
Consequently, we think we shall be compelled to content ourselves with the publication of a minority report.
Please forward to us one dozen men’s sweaters in assorted colours, size 36. We are forwarding to you today six women’s woollen scarves.
We ordered tem on the understanding that we would have the privilege of returning them if we found there was not sufficient demand for them.
There is no prospect whatever of selling them, so there is no reason for keeping them in stock any longer.
Probably the illustrations will be completed tomorrow morning.
Will you please advise us whether you wish us to charge each illustration individually, or shall we just send one bill giving the total cost?
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 132 Longhand & Shorthand
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The rise in prices is governed by circumstances beyond our control.
In all probability there will be a drop in price when the supply is sufficient to meet the demand.
A report covering the export and import trade is issued annually by the Government, through the Department of Commerce.
Most of the large department stores advertise regularly in the daily newspapers.
Whenever they hold a special sale, and particularly at Christmas and Easter, when people do more shopping than usual, the stores increase the size of their advertisements.
It would be interesting to know whether the additional sales are sufficient to cover the expense of advertising.
Evidently it is sufficiently profitable, for the stores have a method of estimating fairly accurately whether they are getting full value from their advertising campaigns.
In addition to regular newspaper advertising, many of the stores advertise by direct mail, that is, they send announcements to individual customers calling their attention to special offerings.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 133 Longhand & Shorthand
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The majority of us agree in the matter of recognizing and admitting that the cheerfulness of others has often been instrumental in helping and comforting us in trying circumstances.
Some people seem to think that cheerfulness is the result of thoughtlessness, but fortunately these individuals are in the minority.
To our way of thinking, cheerfulness is generally the result of thoughtfulness and kindly feelings of friendship.
Bearing in mind our thankfulness for cheerful and friendly words in time of trouble, we should persistently strive to avoid complaining or whining about hardships.
The popularity of a cheerful personality, and the unpopularity of those individuals who carry with them an air of hopelessness and cheerlessness, is instructive.
But apart from helping others, we benefit ourselves from a psychological and physiological point of view, as it is a fact that health can be improved through a mental attitude of optimum and cheerfulness.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 134 Longhand & Shorthand
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Dear Sir: Your letter dated the 4th reached us this morning.
Your instructions have been noted, but we are afraid that it will not be possible to make all the alterations contained in your memorandum and have the book ready by the end of this month.
However, we fully recognize the desirability of having the publication completed at an early date, and we are requesting our printer to hasten the setting and printing as much as possible.
The inscription will be placed after the title page, as you desire.
Proofs of the last chapters will be forwarded to you within a few days.
Announcements will be published in next Saturday’s papers to the effect that a new novel by a prominent writer will shortly appear.
Please tell us if you would rather have us use your name in the announcement. Very truly yours.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 135 Longhand & Shorthand
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Dear Sir, We are sending you herewith a final notification that the quarterly premium on your insurance policy number 42,691 is payable on 25th-March, that is, in two days.
Two previous notices have been sent to you.
You will realize the danger of permitting the policy to lapse through neglecting to pay the premium in time.
Serious financial loss may be the result of such neglect. Very truly yours,
Dear Sir, Experience shows that very frequently is courteous note pointing out that an account is overdue results in prompt settlement.
No doubt you have neglected to pay your bill through carelessness, but you will note that the account really should have been paid some time ago.
We should appreciate receiving your remittance at the earliest possible moment.
Your cooperation in this matter will be very much appreciated. Very truly yours,
Gentlemen, We are now carrying a complete line of radios and pianos in our furniture department.
Many different makes are represented in the instruments we are showing, and you will thus have a convenient opportunity of seeing and comparing the various makes.
You may purchase any instrument you desire and you can pay for it at your convenience in easy installments. Cordially yours,
Gentlemen, We sent you today the following telegram: “Material received has wrong finish.
Exchange for quality specified in order.”
We would appreciate your shipping the material of the correct quality and finish immediately. Yours truly,
Gentlemen, We frequently have inquires for outdoor furniture in our hardware department, and we believe that it would be worth showing a limited variety of garden chairs and tables, etc.
Will you kindly ask your representative to call when he is in this neighborhood to give us a few suggestions? Sincerely yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 136 Longhand & Shorthand
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You may be interested in the following theory concerning the periodic appearance of depression in almost all branches of trade.
Experience shows that the most probable cause of this common trouble is that prices have suddenly fallen, after a period of speculation during which prices have been unusually high.
The high prices occasioned during the period of speculation may have resulted from the expectation of a shortage in the supply of some particular commodity, or some other similar cause.
Eager buying helps to produce the expected rise in prices, and the first buyers seem to have the ability to make huge profits.
Their success encourages others, and the speculative spirit spreads to all commodities.
Borrowers use all their credit, bankers are willing to lend, and a general spirit of recklessness prevails.
After a while, however, the upward trend of prices ceases.
When those who hold stocks wish to realize, a reaction comes and prices begin to fall.
They start falling so rapidly that everyone seems to be losing.
Credit is obtained only with great difficulty.
No one will part with ready money, or postpone his claim to it.
Merchants cannot meet their obligations, and many firms fail because they are unable to obtain the credit to which they are accustomed.
This is what we call a commercial crisis.
In extreme cases there is added a financial panic as groundless as the former over confidence and money is borrowed for short periods at a ruinous rate of interest.
Prices of commodities and stocks then fail as much below the usual level as they had risen that level during the period of inflation.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 137 Longhand & Shorthand
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William J. Anderson, who is a professor at Acadia University, has recently compiled book of quotations from Shakespeare.
An examination of the book shows that we do not have to go to the theatre to hear the language of Shakespeare, for we use his terms and phrases constantly in our everyday speech.
We are so familiar with the many convenience which science has put within our reach that we do not realize or appreciate the debt we owe to science.
Constant use and familiarity with the various time saving and labour saving devices tend to make us overlook their tremendous value.
The contributions to our comfort and convenience by men of scientific training are continuous, and they have made the modern world a wonderful place to live in.
The treasurer prepares a statement of the financial condition of the company annually.
This statement is usually sent to the stockholders in the case of a public corporation.
A comparison with previous annual reports, or balance sheets, shows whether the year’s trading has been more or less profitable.
It is the practice of large insurance firms to invest the bulk of their funds in first mortgages on buildings, homes, and farms.
It is considered that real estate is less liable to sudden changes in value, and therefore, there is less danger of the companies having to suffer any financial loss through a sudden drop in the value of their holdings.
Dear Sir: Will you please consider my application for the position of treasurer in your organization.
I believe that I have the necessary qualification and experience, and I enclose a summary of them for your information.
If it is convenient, I shall appreciate an opportunity to discuss my application with you, and any questions you may desire to ask can be answered fully during the course of our interview. Yours respectfully,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 138 Longhand & Shorthand
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The enclosed bill, received this morning, with your shipment, is returned because you have listed two items which have not been received.
Will you kindly send us your bill for only the items received and another bill for the remainder of the shipment when it is dispatched?
Yesterday we received your cheque in settlement of your December bill.
We did not notice when we forwarded it to our bank that the two amounts on the cheque did not agree.
One is for $39, and the other is for $38, and our bank has just called our attention to the error.
Your bank will not cash the cheque, of course, unless the amounts agree.
May we please have another cheque?
Gentlemen, We received this morning your cheque for $300, and also your post dated cheque for $200.
This arrangement for the settlement of your account is satisfactory.
We have also received your order, but inasmuch as the balance of $200 will not be paid until a month hence, we do not think you should expect us to extend additional credit for another $125, the amount of your present order, until the old debt is fully paid.
We suggest, therefore, that you permit us to forward a draft for the $125 to the National Bank and Trust Company of your city, covering the amount o this shipment. Very truly yours,
Gentlemen, if you do not need all the goods ordered now, why not let us send us those items which you need for your immediate requirements, and forward your cheque covering the amount of those items?
We shall be very glad to give our immediate attention to any part of the order that you instruct us to send on this basis, and we hope that within a month at two your account which will be in such a condition that we can add further charges covering future orders. Very truly yours,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 139 Longhand & Shorthand
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There are over 2,000,000 motor trucks today transporting annually about 1,800,000,000 tons of freight, including almost 200,000,000 tons of farm produce.
Over 20 billion dollars is invested in public utilities in the United States.
Of this total over 5 billion dollars is invested in power and light companies.
Yesterday, Professor Jackson, the distinguished economical, aroused a great deal of attention by his article on the savings bank question which is now receiving so much attention from the various political party leaders.
The National Bank of Commerce has finally completed its arrangements for taking over the business of the Hamilton Trust Company with its total deposits of more than $8,000,000.
The dividends are $40,000 to the preferred and $2,500,000 to the common stock holders.
The “Journal of Commerce” for the current month publishes an article on the proposed merger of several large steel and iron companies.
This article calls attention to the fact that government officials in the Department of Trade and Commerce have approved the merger upon the recommendation of the Board of Railway Commissioners.
Professor-Thomas of the Treasury Department of the Canadian Government states that he believes there will be no opposition from either of the political parties to the proposed income tax rates.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 140 Longhand & Shorthand
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Belgium is one of the most densely populated countries in the world.
Within an area of a little more than 11,500 square miles is confined a population of 9,100,000.
The mainland and adjacent islands of Japan cover an area nearly 183,000 square miles, and have 92,400,000 inhabitants.
The British Commonwealth of Nations has a population of 629,000,000 spread over nearly 15,000,000 square miles.
We enclose an analysis of the financial position of several mortgage and insurance companies whose stocks, we believe, are worth your attention.
While the income from them is not large, we feel nevertheless, that the stocks are quite attractive.
You will note that in every case the current dividend are earned many times over, and, inasmuchas the amounts set aside for reserves are becoming larger each year, it is probable that higher dividends will shortly be paid to the stockholders.
We should welcome an opportunity of serving you, and careful and prompt attention will be given to any orders you may wish to place Very truly yours,
Dear Sir, The pavement in this street has become broken in several places, thereby causing considerable inconvenience to the people in this neighborhood.
Will you kindly have someone from you department inspect the damage, and have the necessary repairs made? We trust that you will give this matter your earlier attention. Very truly yours,