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Appendix
Selected Sample of Letter of Recommendation of Comprador from Kong Ki Chiu, “An English and Chinese Dictionary'' (Hong Kong, 1875).
Messrs. A & Co.
Sirs,
The bearer
Shanghai, 30th June, 1875.
C.
has been assis-
tant compradore in my firm for the past four years, during which time his conduct has been most satisfactory.
He tells me that you are in want of a compradore, and requests me to offer his services to you.
He really is honest, diligent and respectable, and I can highly recommend him, if you want to engage him. I am sure he will give you great satisfaction.
Believe me
Your very faithfully
B.
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