f the sequestrated funds, I am,

Yours sincerely,

GEORGE G. PARSONS.

MR. FLETCHER BLAKE,
President of the First National Bank, Aurora, Minn.

It must be remembered that letters of condolence, unlike those of
congratulation, are not expected to receive an early answer, and, in
case of very deep affliction, may remain seemingly unnoticed, save
perhaps, after a time, by cards of thanks.

Letters of Congratulation

should be sent immediately upon the occurrence of the fortunate event
that calls forth congratulatory wishes; they should be brief,
gracefully worded and contain no mention of other matter. The
occasions in life that call forth such missives are numerous:
birthdays, engagements, marriages, anniversaries, business successes,
etc., each, or all, should win some congratulatory notice. The formal
congratulation is in set terms, usually written in the third person,
and may be used between individuals but slightly acquainted; for
example:

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Fielding upon
the successful conclusion of Mr. Harold Fielding's college
course and express the pleasure with which they listened to
the delivery of his eloquent oration on Commencement Day.

81 St. Caroline's Court, July 1, 189-.

This, in common with all congratulatory letters, should be replied to
at once, and, wherever any missive is written in the third person, the
reply must follow the same fashion. An appropriate answer for the
above form would be:

Mr. and Mrs. Fielding unite in sending thanks to Mr. and
Mrs. Stuart for kindly praise awarded their son Harold on
the late important event in his life, and also for the
exquisite flowers they sent to grace the occasion.

891 Michigan Avenue, July 2, 189-.

A friendly congratulation in the first person is less stately, as, for
instance, one friend might congratulate another upon his marriage:

GEORGETOWN, D.C., January 10, 189-.

DEAR JACK:

"And so they were married and lived happy ever after," of
course. At least, that is what you and Mrs. Julia anticipate
at this present time, and is what I, knowing you both, do
confidently predict. Accept my heartfelt congratulations,
and believe me

Your true friend,

RICHARD DOE.

TO JOHN MYERS, Esq.,
Yankton, Da.

Answer to the foregoing might be:

YANKTON, Da., January 20, 189-.