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a too closc application to his studies, thc physicians liave rc- commcndcd him to travel kor a few months on thc continent ; and whcn his strength is sulficiently rccruited to admit of his returning to business, to fix his rcsidcncc in somc sca-port for a couple of years. VVith tliis view, niy fricnd intcnds visiting France, FI anders and Holland* on his way to Hamburg, whcre he is desirous of obtaining a niercantile Situation.

Well acquainted with Mr. FORTESCUE’s cliaracter, I can witli justicc bear testimony in his favor j and more parti- cularlyso, knowing that his conduct, during thc nine years thathe has spent in our counting-house, lias been such as to givc entire satisfaction to our principals , who regret tho circumstances wliich compcl liim to quit their cmploy. I thcre- fore most eamestly cntreat you to afford him every as- sistancc in your power, in accomplishing his object 5 and I confess to you, that 1 expect more from your friendly exer- tions in his behalf, than from the letters with which tho house liave furnished him.

Fully persuaded that you will shew Mr. FORTESCUE every kindncss and attention, and will cndeavor to make his residence at Hamburg as agreeable as possible , I heg to assure you that I shall consider myself greatly obliged , and shall bc most happy to liave an opportunity of serving yöu in return.

Believe me, dear Sir, yours most faithfully,

H. WALTHER.

29. Empfehlung eines Handelshauses.

London.

Messrs, JOSEPH PHILLIPS and C’o., Liverpool.

Gentlemen,

1 have the pleasure of introduciDg to your acquaintance