Definition of "letter-file" [letter-file]

• A device for holding letters for reference. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "He wrote poetry, which he filed away under the letter “P” in his letter-file."
• "These others are filed away in that letter-file, alphabetically also."
• "Then the eminent lawyer delved importantly into an empty letter-file; emerged after ten minutes 'study in order to give Blackstone a few thoroughly familiar turns, opened the window further to cool his fevered brain, lit a highly athletic cigar, crossed his legs, and was at last at leisure to talk business with Garrison, who had almost fallen asleep during the business rush."