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Timothy O'Leary

To the Father of a Young Lady, Asking Her Hand in Marriage. CHESTNUT ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA., June 12, 1892.

SIR-I venture to hope that you will call all your friendly feelings to my assistance, in considering a proposal I am about to lay before you, in which my happiness is completely concerned. For a long time past your daughter, Nellie, has held a strong hold over my affections, and I have reason to believe that I am not indifferent to her. My position is such as to warrant my belief that I could support her in the style of comfort which she so well deserves, and which it has been your constant aim to provide for your children, As regards my character and disposition, I trust they are sufficiently well known to you to give you confidence in the prospect of your child's happiness. I have not, however, ventured on any express declaration of my feelings, without first consulting you on the subject, as I feel persuaded that the straightforward course is always the best, and that a parent's sanction will never be wanting when the circumstances of the case justify its being accorded. Anxiously awaiting the result of your consideration on this important subject, I remain, sir.

Your most faithful and obedient servant, 1