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From a young Woman, a servant in New-York, to her Parents, desiring their consent to marry

HONORED FATHER AND MOTHER: I have sent this to inform you, that one Mr. Blanchard, a young man, a cabinet maker, has paid his addresses to me and now offers me marriage; I told him I would do nothing without your consent, and therefore, have sent this by Mr. Odlin, your neighbor, who called on me, and will inform you particularly of his circumstances.

The young man has been set up in business about two years, and is very regular and sober. Most people in the neighborhood esteem him, and his business is daily increasing. I think I could live extremely happy with him, but do not choose to give him my promise, until I have first heard from you; whatever answer you send, shall be obeyed by Your affectionate daughter.