Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 51
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We have
looked for a small house for you, and we think we have just the house you will
wish to buy.
It has six
nice rooms and two baths. The lot is large, and the house is so located that
each room has a lovely view.
We think you
could not buy a house in a nicer spot.
If you like we can go out to see it tonight. It will
take us about forty minutes by car to get to Meadow Park.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 52
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We have sent
to you today a copy of our latest catalogue as well as some special booklets
which we think you will like to have.
When any new
designs are issued we shall post details to you so that you will be up to the
minute.
As far as we know these designs are not stocked by
anybody else in your territory, and no doubt they will be popular with your
customers.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 53
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Do you know
that we sell good tyres? It is not necessary for you to buy tyres now in a
repair shop, for our store now carries them.
You can buy them when you are in the store, just as
you would select since, or something for your house. These tyres are good
value, and they sell rapidly, each of the carries our guarantee.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 54
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It is quite
some time since you bought anything in this store. I am writing to you myself,
because I should be sorry to lose your custom.
It may be
that we have offended you in some way. If this is the case, I hope you will
write to me.
Our service
and our way of doing business are things which we boast about.
It would be a pity to stay away because of something
which could be easily remedied, and you should not hesitate to write to me and
let me know the cause.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No.
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Until quite
recently the volume of our business in the south was quite small, but since
last
November we
have had an office in Fulham, and the volume of sales has risen steadily.
Sales in
this territory for January and February are the best in the history of the
firm.
In these two
months we have sold twice as much as in the south as we sold last year.
The fact
that this is almost as much as we have sold in Manchestor shows that our new
policy is entirely justified.
We feel that
the results of our new policy is most satisfactory.
The race is
not always to the swift. Sometimes too much haste makes for less speed.
Never waste
time by having to do the same job twice.
This is
useful advice, and if you will follow it , it will assist you to be successful
Write your note accurately and neatly, so that not
only you, but anybody else, can read them easily.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 56
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Recently we
wrote to you and stated that, unless we received your cheque by 16th February,
we should have to ask our lawyer to take steps to force you to pay the bill you
owe us.
Unfortunately
you have not answered our note, and now we must inform you that we have asked our
lawyer to go ahead and follow the usual methods to make you pay.
We are exceedingly
sorry to have to do so, but, evidently this is the only way in which we can secure
our money.
We certainly
feel that we have acted quite fairly with you, and, as we have said, this seems
to be the only thing left for us to do.
If you mail your cheque without the slightest delay,
you can avoid heavy costs, and we advise you to do so as soon as you receive
this.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 57
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I think that
the way in which we store goods at the factory is not altogether satisfactory.
It seems to
me that the fire insurance rates are now quite high, and I feel that the fire
insurance rates are now quite high, and I feel that, with some changes in the
store rooms, reduced rates might be expected.
I should
like you to inspect the rooms as soon as possible, and if, as a result of your
inspection, you think that our methods with respect to the storage of goods are
unsatisfactory, I wish you would suggest any changes which could be put into
effect.
I wish you
would let me have the different insurance policies now in force, together with
the details of the scale on which the insurance rates are based, so that I can
make an analysis of the annual cost.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 58
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I shall
arrive at 10 a.m on Tuesday, 12th January, unless I have to make a change. I
will wire you if the time is changed.
As far as I
am aware, the goods were dispatched at least a week ago.
I will look
into this and give you the exact date they were sent.
Allen and
royal have built up a nice business for themselves in nelson.
The success
of the business is due entirely to the way in which they have worked.
A few years
ago they were quite poor, but now both of them are worth a large sum of money.
What is the
reason for the higher insurance rates which were put into effect last week? The
rise was quite unexpected.
This state
of affairs existed for a long time, despite the fact that we were not satisfied
with it.
We were
amused at many things he said, but he was certainly worth listening to.
He said,
“You may die young because of worry, but certainly work never caused the death
of anybody.”
Thank you
for your note in which you stated that you were desirous of having an agency
for the sale of our textiles in your city.
We have
never given any firm the sole right to sell our goods, and this policy does not
allow us to give you the sole agency.
We should be happy to have you retail our goods and we
hope you will do so at the usual dealers’ rates.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 59
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When may we
expect the two dozen barrels of lime which were to be shipped the first week in
February?
Unless we
receive the lime, this week we shall have to cease work on the new road at Elm
Park.
We thought
we could rely on having the lime last week without fail, and your failure to
get it to us it most unfortunate.
We hope that the barrels are on the way, and that you
can wire us that we may expect them tomorrow.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 60
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I wish to
thank you for the catalogue which you were good enough to post to me recently.
Several books listed on page 21 appear to be
just what I am looking for.
I have
marked them on the attached sheet.
Although I think that these books should be
useful to me in my work, I would like to inspect them to see if they would be
satisfactory.
Can any of the
books be sent back to you if, when I have looked at them, I decide that they
would not be satisfactory for my purpose?
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 61
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The simple
device saves you many hours of toil. Just fill in the attached form below and
post it to us, or apply to your local dealer for details of this useful
article.
Please
supply me with a few samples of cloth in blue and black, which would be
suitable for autumn suits.
I should be
obliged if you would include a couple of sampler each of single and double
widths.
Please
deliver to us as early as possible fifty copies of the book entitled “Clothes
and How to-Make Them.”These are to be supplied at a total cost of 20 guineas,
including delivery.
We are
pleased to know that you will be able to deliver some of the tables by the
first of January, and that you expect to supply the rest in two weeks.
We shall be
obliged if you will get enough to us by the first to enable us to make a
special display of them.
I believe
that many of the articles in this sale should be especially valuable to you.
For the first time in the history of the store, we are
able to make them available at a reasonably low cost, and I urge you to call
and inspect them as soon as possibly can. Do not wait till it is too late.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 62
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I called the
house several times, and inasmuch as each time was unable to get any reply, I
think that these people were away and the house was closed.
You have not
replied to our note of 4th February asking for a cheque for the goods supplied
to you on 12th November.
We would
like to know why you have not settled this bill.
If you wish
to place your furs in cold storage we can call for then and deliver them to you
when you tell us to do so.
Our charges
are most reasonable.
Let us store
them for you, and you will have nothing to worry about.
Most people
have believed in the past that it was necessary to pay a lot of money for a
good club settee.
No doubt
they were right. But we can tell you now that it is not at all necessary to pay
much for a good article, as we have just put on the market our easy-rest
settee, which is available for only a few guineas.
Please tell us what the cost would be of a safe about
four feet high and with a capacity of about forty cubic feet. The cost should
include delivery to this building.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 63
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In the
belief that you will wish to stop at a simple but pleasant hotel, we have sent
to you today a copy of our recently issued booklet.
The total
charge for a couple per week in only 10 guineas.
This rate
includes a double room. Single rooms are 5 guineas and up.
Our fare is
simple but good.
People tell
us that our table is first class.
They say,
indeed, that s has no equal.
We doubt
that it is unequalled, but we do know that we use only the best foods and that
our charges and quite reasonable.
We make no
charge at all for golf or swimming.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 64
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We enclose a
booklet which gives details of or plate glass window insurance.
When you
renew your insurance we believe it will pay you to take out this type of
policy.you will note that we are able to give you especially useful service.
As soon as
we receive your claim we replace the glass.
Your claim is settled without delay, and a cheque
enough to pay for all the damage, including any damage to your window display,
is sent to you.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 65
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This
newspaper tries to bring to its readers the truth and nothing but the truth.
We are sorry
to have to trouble you, but we notice that you have charged $22 10s 6d. for
your catalogue item number 463 which you supplied to us on 16th October. In
your price list the item is listed at $21 10s.6d. a credit of 1 is thus due to
us.This is evidently an error in billing.
Thank you
for bringing to our notice the error in the bill of 16th October for four oak
chairs.
We are
enclosing our credit note for $1, and we apologize for the trouble to which we
have put you.
Dear, Sir,
we are glad to know that you wish to be a member of our club.
As manager
of the club, I wish you to feel at liberty to use our facilities until you are
elected a member.
Your name is to be proposed next week. Yours truly.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 66
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Dear-Sirs,
During-the month of-April we-propose to increase-the prices of a number of-the
items at-present in-the catalogue.
The
increases are necessary because of the higher costs we now have to absorb.
If-your
branch is going to issue a new catalogue, you should not proceed with it until
you have the new prices.
Please remember that you must not issue your list
until we post you the new prices. Yours-truly,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 67
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Dear Miss
Black, in April we brought out a new series of history books.
The series
is for use in forms two to six.
These-books
solve many problems for the teacher.
They treat
the subject in a bright, practical way; and-we-think-you-will-agree-that-the series
gives a new and better approach to-the subject.
With your
present heavy programme, the books should enable-you to make the greatest
progress with your classes.
If you would
care to inspect the books, we should be glad to dispatch copies to you.
If you would give the books a trial, we know you would
be delighted with the results. Yours truly.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 68
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Dear Dr.
Waters: We-are-taking-the liberty of asking-you to address our graduates
on-Monday, January 29.
Our
principal and teachers, as-well-as-the graduates, would-be proud to-have-you
deliver an address.
As-the
principal speaker on-our programme we-know-that what-you-would tell-us would-be
remembered by-all-our graduates for-many-years to-come.
We-know-that-you have many calls to-speak, and-that
your time is exceedingly valuable, but-we-feel that-you-will-be-able-to accept.
Yours-truly,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 69
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This paper
is extremely strong. Its extra strength makes it especially suitable for-your
purpose.
I-am-sorry
to-have to disagree with-you, but I-believe that-it-would-be best to-make-out a
separate bill for-each item delivered.
The duties
of a good secretary are described in-this book. Each duty is set out
separately, and fully discussed. I-believe that-this-book would-be most useful
to-you.
Our
catalogue describes-the different items fully. You-will-note-that each item is
given a separate number.
I-believe that a large-number of-the members of-our
society were surprised and displeased at-the extreme views presented by-the
speaker in-his address on “The Liberty of-the Press.”
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 70
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Dear-Sirs,
We-enclose a description of-the building in Spring Street.
We-think-this
building is an extremely valuable piece of-property, and-we strongly urge you
to buy it. It-is quite close to-the new south road.
You-can buy
it today for a small outlay, and-we-have-no-doubt that in a few years it-will
increase, in value.
We-believe in-fact that in a year or-two property
in-this district should-be worth double its present price. Why not inspect it
as-soon-as you possibly can? Yours-truly,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 71
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Our records
show that-you have-not purchased anything in-this store for-some-time. We
regard this as most unfortunate, for-we value your patronage highly. We-hope
that-it-is-not due to-some unsatisfactory purchase or to-some lack of proper
service. We wish to-give-you service strictly in accordance with your desires.
Several
members of-the college faculty expressed the belief that-it-was absolutely
necessary to include an extra course in-this-subject. Our industry prospers
because-of-the direct methods we employ with our customers. We tell-them only
the truth when-we describe our products.
I-think-that-we
should take-the proper steps to-bring-about-the passage of-these bills relating
to- labour problems, and I-believe-that care should-be exercised by-all not to
obstruct this.
It-is equally true that-the recent decreases in-the
prices of cheaper fabrics are expected to-results in increased sales.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 72
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Dear-Sir,
I-shall-be much-obliged if-you-will supply me with a low samples of extra
strong “super” glazed paper, such-as would-be suitable for-my class of work,
The colors I most desire to see are dark blue and grey.
If-the
samples satisfy me, and-the prices and terms of-sale are reasonable, I-believe
I-shall-be able- to-deal extensively with-you.
I-shall-be-pleased if-you-will also include in-the
parcel a sample or-two of a stouter make of paper. I should like to-receive
these samples by Wednesday, if-possible. Yours-truly,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 73
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Dear-Sirs,
We-are-pleased to-tell-you that-we-are-the makers of-the famous Double Strength
Brakers. These brakes are believed, by-all who use them, to-be-the most
reliable and-the safest of all-the makes at-present on-the market. During-the
month of-April we delivered them by-the gross to dealers in-all-the principal
cities.
If-you would care to-test the brakes, please call at
our showrooms, to-permit a member of-our sales staff to-tell-you all about
them. We-are certain that-you-will-be both surprised and pleased if-you give-them
a trial. Yours-truly,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 74
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Dear-Sirs,
since you have expressed a desire to know something our-silk blouses and
dresses, we-take-the-liberty of inviting you to visit our offices and
salesrooms at 65 Worth Street, in-this-city.
We-shall-be-pleased
to show you samples of-our styles for-this season. Our designs avoid all extremes
in styles without any loss of charm.
Already
record sales are reported by-the jobbers.
We-have sent
our catalogue to-you by-parcel-post today.
You-will-note-that retail dealers are supplied at
prices that-make a strong appeal to-them. Yours-truly.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 75
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If-you-will
bring me a supply of-samples of-this new breakfast food, I-will-try
to-close-the deal with-the firm myself.
During-the
course of-my lecture, I-shall try to show how-the progress of art is related
to-the growth of industry.
When I-know
what-the proposed water power scheme includes, I-shall-be-glad to-express my views.
A load voice troubles and annoys us. Pleasant voices resemble sweet music.
Castles
in-the air are fabrics which soon crumble, but dreamers have solved many a
pressing problem.
Few people are able themselves to better-the labour
of-those they blame.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 76
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Dear-Sirs:
Due to-the rapidly increasing cost of copper and steel. We-are-obliged to
increase-the prices of-many of-the articles included in our catalogue. We
extremely regret-the necessity of passing on-the higher charges to-our
customers, but at-the present-time this-is-the only possible
course we-can follow. You-will-be notified when better
terms are available on-our supplies, and-we-are thus enabled to-reduce-the
prices. Yours-truly,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 77
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I-am afraid
that-the-measures we-have adopted are-not nearly strong enough. If-we-hope ever
to-get- Mr. Crook to settle this debt, I-believe it-will-be necessary to-bring
more pressure to bear on him.
The property
is located on-the north-west corner of Spring Street. This-is a good spot for a
store.
The price
which-the owners ask is remarkably low; indeed, the property can-be purchased
today for a mere trifle of-its worth. Originally, of-course the owners asked
much more for-the building.
We-are sure
that-you-will think favorably of-this corner, and-we-suggest that-you look it
over as-soon-as-possible.
It-is near
all transit facilities, and in-our-view you-could-not locate your store in a
more desirable spot.
Manor Park
is a delightful place in-the spring and summer. The park is full of-trees,
shrubs, and flowers.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 78
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Please type
an original and a duplicate copy of-this lease for Mr. Skinner.
I-expect to
fly to North Bay tomorrow, and-I-shall-be-glad if-you-will meet me on-my
arrival to-tell-me everything that-is necessary about-the case.
I-regret
that I-am unable-to deliver-the goods to-you sooner, nor is-the possible to say
at-present when-they can-be delivered.
Are-you sure
that-the enclosures were put in-the envelope? Yes, I put them in personally.
Either
we-shall-have to-take more space in-some other building, or we-shall-have
to-take over an entire floor in-this building.
Personally
I-believe that-it-would-be better to-lease a larger floor in-some other
building. Of-course,
I-shall-do nothing without your final approval.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 79
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Dear Mr.
Bridges, It-will-be a pleasure and a privilege to-speak to-your members at-the
dinner to-be given at-the Hotel Webster next Friday night, 10th October. If it
meets with your approval, I-shall take as my topic “The Better Use of-our
Leisure Time.”
I-know-that most people believe that-they-have
too-little time for play, largely because-of-the pressure of normal everyday
affairs. However, nearly everybody has hours to spare, and it-is quite surprising
how-much time is wasted because people think they-have no-time for leisure.
In-my remarks I-shall endeavor to show that-if-is worth an effort to-make a
better use of-our idle hours.Yours-respectfully,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 80
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As we
specialize in chair covers, we-are able-to offer you new summer styles at
prices which-are very-low.
Our-new
designs are very pleasing and-they-are sure to-meet with favour.
Things
which-are worth having are worth working for. It-is-not usually possible to
secure for very-little or no effort anything worth having.
It-will-be a
privilege to-review this author’s new novel when-it appears next Thursday.
I-shall-have very-much pleasure in reviewing it.
The fruit
crop was very big last summer, largely because-of-the favorable weather, and
many farmers had to-accept very-low-prices.
Our efforts
to secure-the approval of-the bankers were successful. Originally they-were
afraid it-would-not-be possible to act favorably in-our-case.
The officials
finally decided to-make an offer for-the property near River Street.
The special
price at-which-the goods are offered is-as low as any ever reached before; it
scarcely covers-the cost of freight.
A circular
which gives-the new prices is enclosed. You-will note that-they-are very
reasonable.
There-is a noticeable decrease in-our-business
for-the-month of February. Our Liverpool branch shows a drop of almost thirty
per-cent.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 81
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From all I gather,
I-believe-that-the bankers themselves favour increasing-the average rate to
three per-cent and-in an unofficial manner they endeavored to influence the
others to adopt this course.
The author,
who had travelled up-the Congo River through darkest Africa, offered to-speak
to-the gathering next Friday night.
If only we
receive-the lessons of adversity in a proper manner, they-are likely to show us
how to-lead a useful, honorable, and successful life.
We-think-you-should-not
overlook-the property being specially developed by ourselves near Riverside
Manor. We should very-much like you to inspect what we-have to-offer before-you
decide to buy.
Our new
straws strike a fresh note in summer styles. We-think they-are-the most beautiful
we-have ever offered.
We-believe
that-we-had more business through our policy of selling at low-prices. From
this you-will-see that-it-is essential to-supply these items for as little
as-possible.
We-think-that-the
figures you-give in-this estimate are incorrect. Either there-is an error
in-your figures, or you-are using-the wrong grade of-leather.
Our enormous
tocks have to-be moved to-make room for next season’s goods.
I-think-you-should
reflect carefully before-you decide to-accept their offer. They expect a reply from-you
by next Thursday.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 82
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Dear-Sirs:
We-are afraid that-we-shall-be unable-to recover-the total sum due on-your
claim unless you adopt different measures. We-have used special efforts, but up
to-the present we-have met with no success in-our endeavours to-get-the debtor
to settle. We-are-unable to collect any money, nor can-we extract any promise
from-him.
We-think-you-will-be-obliged
finally to pass-the claim ever to-your attorneys. Please notify us if-you wish-us
to proceed with-the case and take this step for-you. Very-truly-yours,
______________________________________________________________
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 83
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Dear-Sirs,
I-believe-that-the addressing machine shown on page 22 of-your monthly bulletin
would be suitable for-my use, and-if it-is satisfactory, I-may purchase one. I
should-be-glad if-you would-have one-of-your salesmen call at-my office
to-tell-me more about-the machine.
Please
ask-him to-phone before he comes, so-that I-may-be ready for-him. Yours-truly,
There-is a train which leaves Euston for Liverpool at seven o’clock, and also a
train which leaves at nine o’clock. You-can buy a return ticket for 10s. Vast
changes have taken place in business and-industry in-the last ten years.
I-believe-that, generally, the changes have-been for-the better.
There-is-no-doubt
that wages are higher and-that, in general, people work fewer hours than formerly.
However, it-is certainly true that workers have to specialize in-one line
more-than ever before.
I-have gone
over-the records, and-I-note-that although-the business we-have-done with some
firms has-been smaller-than we hoped, the total sales have-been better-than we
expected.
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Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 84
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Dear Mr.
Payne, I-have-known Mr. John Lane for thirteen years, and-I-am of-the opinion
that-he-will make a very desirable member of-your club. He began work with-us
as a stenographer, and-has risen by successive steps to-the post of general manager.
He-has a fine personality, and-we-feel that-it-is an honor to-have-him as a
member of-our firm. Very-truly-yours,
From January
until the summer we-have decided to-keep our store open on-Thursday nights
until nine o’clock. It-will-be open every Thursday night until June, and-from
then on we-shall close at 5.30 p.m. as-usual.
Within-the
past few years, the volume of business in-the southern districts has-been much
larger.
In-some
industries, business has-been better-than in similar industries in-the northern
and eastern districts.
Such
industries as cotton textiles have shown a marked increase in-the past ten
years. In-my-opinion; in-the next ten years there-will-be increases larger-than
those that those that-have-been already noted.
Because-of-the
lack of-rain in-some of-the western districts of Canada, dust storms have often
occurred. These storms have-done much damage to farms and-crops.
Some of-the districts in-the western corn belt
have-been affected. Large numbers of farms have-been covered in dust and
it-has-not-been possible to-grow anything. In-many-cases, houses have-been
entirely buried beneath a load of dust.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 85
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I-am-going
out-of town next week, and-I should like to talk with-you for half an hour
before I-leave. If-you happen to-be in town this week, please call-upon me.
I-shall-be in town next Thursday and-I-shall-be-glad to-call-upon you at three
o’clock. I-am-enclosing a rough outline of what I propose to-do for a more active
sales drive in-the-margin of anything that occurs to-you we-can talk about it
when-we meet. Dear-Sir, We-have-pleasure in-enclosing a price-list and circular
which fully describes our “Milton Flier.” We-believe-that this machine is-the
most attractive and reliable we-have ever offered. The machine of-which-you
speak is a foreign one, and our-own machine costs you only one half as-much.
Our local representative is very often in Cardiff,
and-we-shall ask-him to-call-upon you and explain more fully the advantage of
owing our machine. We-enclose also a list of-the people in Cardiff who-have
bought this machine.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 86
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Dear Miss
Brown, On-your behalf I-have spoken to a number-of persons in-the vicinity of
Woburn Park with respect to-your plots. They all agreed that building is-not very
active at-this-time, and-I-think there-is-no-doubt that, if-you sold-the plots
today, you would-not get more-than you paid for-them. A representative
of-one-of-the local building firms said that-he believed it-would-be better to
put them on-the market in-the spring. If-you approve, I-will ask-him to put-the
plots on-his list for sale at not less than $500 each. This figure would-be a
little above-the price you paid, and-I-think-that, even in-the spring,
this-is-the most attractive offer you-can expect to-get. The firm which this
man represents is one-of-the best known locally, and-I-am-sure they-will serve you
to-the best advantage. Their name and address is Burn & Green, 69
Woburn Park Drive, Brighton.
I-think
they-are-the largest of-the firms which-have built houses in Woburn Park. Their
representative says that-they-have several plots of-their-own which they expect
to-sell in-the spring. Inasmuch-as you-are out-of town, I-think it-would-be to-your
advantage to-have them act on-your behalf. Yours very-truly,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 87
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Gentlemen,
Recently I-bought a book in-your book department as a gift for a friend of-mine.
I-found, however, when I gave it to him that-he already has a copy of-this volume.
If-you do-not mind, I-will return it and select a different book of equal
value. Yours-truly,
Gentlemen,
Please supply us with thirty barrels of-the same kind of Portland Cement
that-you supplied to-us on-the third of-June, at-the usual trade terms. We-want
this shipment delivered to-our-own pier, No, 92. Yours very-truly,
Our magazine
has-been successful to an extent beyond our best hopes. It-is-now in-its third
year.
In-the second year we more-than doubled the number-of
readers, and-now in-its third year we-hope to treble-the number. Every month
it-has-been necessary to-print more copies than-the month before. With-the
current issue we-have achieved a new high mark. You-will note-that-the magazine
is bigger and better-than ever, and-the number-of readers is larger-than ever.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 88
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A man who
wished to-employ a safe driver asked each applicant how near he could drive a
car to-the edge of a cliff. One said a foot; a second said six-inches. The
third did-not know. He had-not tried. He got-the job.
Gentlemen, You-will-see from-the enclosed statement
of-your-account that settlement is very-much overdue. When-the shipment was
sent to-you, you told-us would-make payment within-the usual thirty days
in-fact, you stated when-we opened-the account with-you that-you planned to-take
advantage of-the cash discount generally allowed for payment within ten days.
You have-not observed the terms of-your agreement, and-we-feel that-we-have
deserved better treatment. We-must point-out that-we-cannot run a successful
business unless the generally accepted rules regarding credit are observed.
We-want to-treat you fairly, but-we-cannot extend-the time for payment
more-than we-have already. We-must ask-you to-accept-the draft for-the full
amount due which-we-have drawn on-you through your bank today.
Very-truly-yours,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 89
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Gentlemen:
Please be kind-enough to supply-the items on-the attached list
as-soon-as-possible.
At-the
present moment there-is an active demand for-them, and-we-hope that-we-can
count on having them within three days. In-the event that-you-cannot supply them
within that-time, please-inform-us by return mail.
Please-note-that-the
exact items specified are to-be supplied. If-you-are out-of stock of any of-the
items, do-not supply different articles. Anything that-is-not exactly as
specified must be returned. Yours-truly,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 90
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Gentlemen,
Kindly let-me-have your-price for printing a hundred copies of-the enclosed circular.
I should prefer a better grade of paper provided the cost is-not too high. I
should-be-glad if-you would telephone your-price to-us as-we-are in a hurry.
Yours very-truly,
Gentlemen,
We-are-sorry to-learn that two of-the books we recently sent to-you were
faulty.
Apparently they-were either printed or bound
incorrectly. If-you-will kindly return them to-us, we-can obtain credit
for-them ourselves. In-the-meantime, we-are mailing-you our credit memorandum for-the
cost of-the books plus the cost of-mailing them to-us. Very-truly-yours,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 91
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Stenography
is a one hundred per-cent subject. By-that I mean that you must achieve perfect
accuracy if you are to be of use in a business office. You must remember that a
business man does-not want a typist who can type his correspondence with only a
few errors. You must be able to give him only perfect work, perfectly typed and
properly arranged.
If you wish to make sure that you will in advance in
your business career, you should strive to develop the habit of accuracy from
the beginning of your training.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 92
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We are
planning a special sale of house furnishings during October, and we have
decided to keep the store open until nine o’clock next Friday evening so that
husband and wife may visit the store together.
You will
thus be able to inspect the merchandise we are offering before the opening of
the sale on Monday.
Everything
in this sale is being sold at a very low margin of profit.
There are
many splendid pieces which will be sold at bargain prices.
We are sure
you will find many articles which you have always wanted to buy, but which have
been too dear.
By spending
very little you can furnish several rooms or refurnish your entire house.
We can easily make arrangements to finance your
purchases on a partial payment if you prefer.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 93
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The expense
of making long distance telephone calls is not so great n the late evening.
Night
messages may also be sent by telegraph at reduced rates.
Steps should
be taken to profit by the statement of accounts just furnished by our auditor.
It has been
found necessary to reduce expenses in our plant, and it is clear that we shall
have to be more strict in our demands if a more favorable balance is to be
shown.
If you can
come to town before the first of the month, anything you have to say relating
to the new arrangements can be discussed with the officials responsible for
making loans.
Bold is
sometimes shipped from a country to balance that country’s foreign accounts.
Great case
is taken to guard these shipments. When the ship reaches dock, the bars of gold
are shipped at once to the vault of a bank.
Those
responsible for the shipment take no chances, and the gold is guarded from the
moment it leaves the ship.
You wife and children took the noon train to the
country, and they will return about seven o’clock this evening.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 94
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Your note
about the German bonds has been referred by the president to our foreign
department.
Broken by
the violence of the wind and the pounding of the waves, the vessel ran aground
off point pleasant.
The engines
of the airplane roared, the machine moved up the runway, left the ground,
circled three times above the crowd, and then began its flight to France.
The fire
engines responded to the sudden summons, but they were too late to prevent the
flames mounting to the top floor.
By a special
arrangement with the hospital departments, many young children between the ages
of four and eleven went to the country last year.
Some of them
travelled by bus, and others were sent by train.
Those who
are responsible for the care of these children had a very difficult task, but
there were no accidents and everything went splendidly.
Owing to the
expense of the journey, large numbers who deserved to go were disappointed and
remained in town all the summer.
Through the
kind assistance of several men and women who have large amounts to the funds,
it was possible to provide extra relief.
We are making plans to have more children spend a
month in the country next summer.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 95
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Dear Mr.
Freeman, I have recently examined the accounts of your department, and I find
several expensive items with nothing to show why the amounts have been spent. I
think it would be advisable to make a special reference against any such itmes,
so that the reasons for the payments would be perfectly clear, I don’t want to
be unduly critical, or unreasonable in my demands but your branch has shown
disappointing returns this year, and, as you know, it is necessary to preserve
a proper balance between expenses and earnings.
We agreed last April to discuss any unusual expenses
before they were incurred, and I must ask you to observe our agreement. Very
truly yours.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 96
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Words=125
Gentlemen,
We-have-been out of touch with our firm for some time through no fault of our
own.
Permit us to
suggest that it would be advisable and certainly more profitable for you if
your salesman would call more often.
It is
extremely difficult to keep up the sales of cotton print goods unless something
is done to keep in close touch with the buyers.
It is known
that your lines are as attractive as the others, and you ought to have no great
difficult in proving that fact.
We know that you will regard the hint we have offered
as nothing but evidence of our kind feelings for you. Very truly yours,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 97
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This firm
furnished excellent references, so we think we should extend the time for
payment of the balance due on their account.
The young
man stands a very good chance of obtaining the post of assistant manager of the
bond department owing to the splendid training he has received.
Please
provide us with a memorandum of all merchandise which is subject to a special
allowance.
The rough
draft serves to show how the use of the telephone has been extended during the
last seven years.
Several of
the students have been taken out of the second grade and we plan to make other
arrangements for those who remain.
Your statement is returned because the amount of the
discount which you have deducted is not correct.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 98
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Gentlemen,
We would be ungrateful indeed if we did not accept your kind hint.
As a direct
result we have planned a series of trips for our representatives which will
bring them into closer touch with our customers all over the country.
Our men are
leaving at once with samples of our advance lines.
They will explain to you the reasons for the
apparent slackness we have shown during the past season.
It has been
one of much stress for us, and we are inclined to think you will make the
proper allowances when you learn the reason.
You will be
glad to know that the new lines to be shown to you have been favorable received
in the east.
They are of splendid value, and are sold at prices
that give us a very low margin of profit. Yours very truly,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 99
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Your
attention is called to the fact that students must register for the summer
session before 4th May.
In this
division we insist on a written final examination in every extension course.
Thank you
for the explanation for the different itmes on your statement.
I am
enclosing my remittance in full payment of the account.
Because of
business expansion, it will be necessary to employ more people.
It is our
intention to engage only those who have had a thorough professional training.
In some large
firms, typists work in a general correspondence division.
Somebody is
usually appointed who is responsible for the work of this department.
The
different members of the firm do not have their own private secretaries.
Instead a
girl is assigned to them by the person who has the supervision of the
correspondence division.
This
arrangement prevents waste of time.
I expect to
travel to Bristol tomorrow to attend the National Business Show.
Please reserve a seat for me on the train which leaves
at 09:30 a.m. and wire a reservation for a room at the Barnes Hotel.
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 100
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The selection
of a vocation is not an easy task.
Generally it
should be to your advantage to secure assistance from somebody who specializes
in vocational counsel.
A discussion
with such a person should assist you to make up your mind.
Almost
without exception, entrance examinations for those who wish to train for the
professions are difficult.
Our gift
shop and notions section are two departments of the store which have some
exceptional values just now.
You will
find it easy to make a selection, for there is a wide choice.
If you wish
to select some books to take with you on your vacation, we have a wide range of
new fiction in our book section.
The Chairman
said: I should like to have an expression of opinion from the floor. A motion
to go ahead with the transaction was seconded and approved.
A reception
at the station is to be planned for the flyer who has just returned from South
America.
To the best
of my recollection, there was no intention of charging a registration fee for
this course.
In
anticipation of increased sales, we are opening a branch of our business in the
southern section of the city.
We have selected favorable location, and we believe
that our chances are exceptionally bright.
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