9th June

Mr. John Smith,

SIR: Yours of the 7th inst. at hand. In compliance¹ with the
instructions received through your secretary, I leave on Friday
next to spend the summer at Lock Willow² Farm.

I hope always to remain,
(Miss) Jerusha Abbott

1 compliance   

n.顺从；服从；附和；屈从

参考例句：

• I was surprised by his compliance with these terms.我对他竟然依从了这些条件而感到吃惊。
• She gave up the idea in compliance with his desire.她顺从他的愿望而放弃自己的主意。

2 willow   

n.柳树

参考例句：

• The river was sparsely lined with willow trees.河边疏疏落落有几棵柳树。
• The willow's shadow falls on the lake.垂柳的影子倒映在湖面上。