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Regarding Replies

There is no greater mark of good-breeding and politeness, than the prompt reply to a letter. Never lose a moment, if possible, in replying to one. If the reply requires delay, write to acknowledge the receipt of the letter. Never reply by proxy if you are able to write yourself.

Never write on a half sheet of paper.

Avoid pedantry.

Never write a congratulatory letter upon mourning-paper, even if you are in mourning.

Never try to patch an ill-formed letter.

If you add your own address to a letter, put it under your signature, thus : Very respectfully,