The Royal Mail: Its Curiosities and Romance

"INDIANA, U.S. "Enclosed you will please find a letter which I would like for you to give some young lady or gent--lady preferred--who you think would like a correspondent in this country. Will correspond on topics of general interest. For further particulars glance at enclosed letter as it is not sealed. "To the person in whose hands this message may fall, I would like a correspondent in your city which I think would be of interest to each of us in the way of information. "My house is in the central part of the United States, my age is 18. I am a partner in the manufacturing of ----. We are also dealers in ---- work. I have travelled all over the United States and Canada. I can give you any information you may desire in reference to this country--this must necessarily be brief. Would like to discuss the habits and nature of our people. To-day is Thanksgiving Day set apart by our president as a day of thanksgiving for our prosperity, &c; it is observed annually all over the U.S. It is principally observed by giving receptions, dinners, &c. It is snowing to-day; it is the first day of winter we have had. The thermometer is ten above zero. All business is suspended to-day. Please state what day you receive this, as I would like to know how long a letter is on the road--if you do not wish to answer this, please give to some of your friends who will--my address you will find on the enclosed card."