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into the file instead of the wastepaper basket. It is a circular, with the name of addressee and subject added, printed by a firm which claims that its output is indistinguishable from autographs, and that it “brings business.” The sort of work done by firms who depend upon this means of getting it, would not suit Spinlove, as no doubt he perfectly understands.
DOMO IDEALO LTD . TO
JAMES SPINLOVE , ESQ ., A . R . I . B . A .
New House for Sir Leslie Brash
Dear Sir,2.2.24.
As a practising Architect of eminence you will be aware that, however dainty and refined the architectural design of a domestic habitation may be, the two things which will count with your client are comfort and efficiency, and these we are prepared to absolutely guarantee with the minimum of trouble to yourself, as our large staff of experts are always at your valued disposal.
We understand that you are the architect for the above house, and shall be glad to prepare estimates at the shortest notice for Electric Light, Heating, Water Supply, Lifts, Sanitary Work, &c., also for Carving in any material, Ornamental Plaster, Lead, Iron, and Decorative Art-craft Guild Handiwork of all descriptions.
May we call your attention to our Ultra-Violet Ozone and Water-Softening installations, without which no daintily appointed modern gentleman’s house can be considered complete. On receipt of a card or telephone message we will immediately arrange for one of our expert representatives to wait on you. Awaiting your esteemed favours.
We are dear Sir,
Yours faithfully
for domo idealo ltd.,
b. pidge,
Manager.
SPINLOVE TO NIBNOSE & RASPER , BUILDERS , MARLFORD , KENT
Dear Sirs,28.3.24.
Your name has been given me as builders of large country houses. If you are willing to tender for such work in the neighbourhood of Marlford I should be glad to know of buildings carried out by you and to receive the names, as references, of architects under whose directions you have worked.
Yours faithfully,
SPINLOVE TO GEORGE BULLJOHN , ESQ ., J . P .
THE HAVEN , BUXFORD , NR . MARLFORD
Dear Mr. Bulljohn,28.3.24.
Do you know anything of Nibnose & Rasper, and of Reaker and Smith, Thaddington, builders, and can you tell me what sort of standing and reputation they have? I have not seen you at the club for ages, but I hear you are sometimes there.
Kindest regards,
Yours sincerely,
REAKER & SMITH TO SPINLOVE
Sir,29.3.24.
Your esteemed favour of the 28th inst. to hand and shall have attention. Our man up Honeywood way will be through with his present job Tuesday and will get on with it. We are used to working along with an architect and have just completed additions to Wheatsheaf (Public) in Main Street under Mr. Pintail, f.a.i., of Station Yard, Marlford. Mr. Reaker is away from business at present so am shorthanded.
Awaiting further esteemed favours,
Yours to oblige,
NIBNOSE & RASPIER TO SPINLOVE
Dear Sir,31.3.24.
We are obliged for your letter and enclose list of some works executed by us with the names of the architects concerned. Mr. Claude Lambwad, f.r.i.b.a., of South Moulton Street, W.l, knows us, as we have done work for him for many years. We shall be glad to tender for the work you mention and hope to receive particulars in due course.
Yours faithfully,
BULLJOHN TO SPINLOVE
Dear Spinlove,2.4.24.
I would not recommend you to have dealings with Reaker and Smith. Old John Reaker was widely esteemed, but the son is of a very different stamp. I may tell you that he is at this time in prison for being drunk while in charge of a motor-car. Smith has only lately come on the scenes. I hear of him as a bookmaker. Nibnose & Rasper is a most respectable firm. Whether they are up to the standard you want is not for me to say. Hope to see you again soon.
Yours sincerely,
SPINLOVE TO REAKER & SMITH
Dear Sirs,12.4.24.
I have been expecting to hear from you. Are the trial holes ready for me to see?
Yours faithfully,
SPINLOVE TO THE SAME
Dear Sirs,16.4.24.
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DOMO IDEALO LTD . TO
JAMES SPINLOVE , ESQ ., A . R . I . B . A .
New House for Sir Leslie Brash
Dear Sir,2.2.24.
As a practising Architect of eminence you will be aware that, however dainty and refined the architectural design of a domestic habitation may be, the two things which will count with your client are comfort and efficiency, and these we are prepared to absolutely guarantee with the minimum of trouble to yourself, as our large staff of experts are always at your valued disposal.
We understand that you are the architect for the above house, and shall be glad to prepare estimates at the shortest notice for Electric Light, Heating, Water Supply, Lifts, Sanitary Work, &c., also for Carving in any material, Ornamental Plaster, Lead, Iron, and Decorative Art-craft Guild Handiwork of all descriptions.
May we call your attention to our Ultra-Violet Ozone and Water-Softening installations, without which no daintily appointed modern gentleman’s house can be considered complete. On receipt of a card or telephone message we will immediately arrange for one of our expert representatives to wait on you. Awaiting your esteemed favours.
We are dear Sir,
Yours faithfully
for domo idealo ltd.,
b. pidge,
Manager.
SPINLOVE TO NIBNOSE & RASPER , BUILDERS , MARLFORD , KENT
Dear Sirs,28.3.24.
Your name has been given me as builders of large country houses. If you are willing to tender for such work in the neighbourhood of Marlford I should be glad to know of buildings carried out by you and to receive the names, as references, of architects under whose directions you have worked.
Yours faithfully,
SPINLOVE TO GEORGE BULLJOHN , ESQ ., J . P .
THE HAVEN , BUXFORD , NR . MARLFORD
Dear Mr. Bulljohn,28.3.24.
Do you know anything of Nibnose & Rasper, and of Reaker and Smith, Thaddington, builders, and can you tell me what sort of standing and reputation they have? I have not seen you at the club for ages, but I hear you are sometimes there.
Kindest regards,
Yours sincerely,
REAKER & SMITH TO SPINLOVE
Sir,29.3.24.
Your esteemed favour of the 28th inst. to hand and shall have attention. Our man up Honeywood way will be through with his present job Tuesday and will get on with it. We are used to working along with an architect and have just completed additions to Wheatsheaf (Public) in Main Street under Mr. Pintail, f.a.i., of Station Yard, Marlford. Mr. Reaker is away from business at present so am shorthanded.
Awaiting further esteemed favours,
Yours to oblige,
NIBNOSE & RASPIER TO SPINLOVE
Dear Sir,31.3.24.
We are obliged for your letter and enclose list of some works executed by us with the names of the architects concerned. Mr. Claude Lambwad, f.r.i.b.a., of South Moulton Street, W.l, knows us, as we have done work for him for many years. We shall be glad to tender for the work you mention and hope to receive particulars in due course.
Yours faithfully,
BULLJOHN TO SPINLOVE
Dear Spinlove,2.4.24.
I would not recommend you to have dealings with Reaker and Smith. Old John Reaker was widely esteemed, but the son is of a very different stamp. I may tell you that he is at this time in prison for being drunk while in charge of a motor-car. Smith has only lately come on the scenes. I hear of him as a bookmaker. Nibnose & Rasper is a most respectable firm. Whether they are up to the standard you want is not for me to say. Hope to see you again soon.
Yours sincerely,
SPINLOVE TO REAKER & SMITH
Dear Sirs,12.4.24.
I have been expecting to hear from you. Are the trial holes ready for me to see?
Yours faithfully,
SPINLOVE TO THE SAME
Dear Sirs,16.4.24.
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