With the aid of this book you need never be at a loss when composing a letter.

It will be found an invaluable aid on all the letter-writing occasions of your private and your business life.

The writer has approached the art of letter-writing in a sincere and practical manner. The desirable qualities of good letter-writing are examined, together with technical forms as convention continues to require.

The book seeks to cover a wide range of human activity where letter-writing is bound to play a part. Practical suggestions and examples are given, for instance, of letters which are concerned with home life, family business, neighbourly conduct; with friendship and its expressions of affection, sympathy and congratulation ; with one's career; with the conduct of business; with public affairs.