letter file

A box, case, folio, or envelope, for containing letters to which reference is required to be made. IMG:content-0501.png:[blocks in formation] *1. A letter in lieu of a summons sent by the Lord Chancellor to a peer who was defendant in the Court of Chancery. ( Eng . ) 2. A letter from the sovereign sent to the dean and chapter naming the person whom they are required to elect as bishop. ( Eng . ) letter-office, s. A post-office (q. v.). ( Eng.) letter-paper, s. Paper : Paper of post or note size, for epistolary use. The ordinary size of post is 10x16 inches when flat, and 8x10 when folded. Note-paper is smaller, and varies in size.