C/o

Question

I read a sentence from a juvenile novel set in Victorian England:

'If you hear anything, write to me care of Mr. Temple, of Lincold Inn."

I feel there is omission in this sentence; is it '... write to me with the care of Mr. Temple...'?

Marius Hancu · Accepted Answer

No, it's basically correct:

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in care of into the temporary possession of an addressee who will ensure that the item will be delivered to the intended recipient

- sent the letter to her in care of her parents

http://encarta.msn.com/dictionary_1861594949/care.html
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SpongeBarb · Answer

Hello Marius,

The source sentence goes without 'in', is that correct? (The Ruby In The Smoke, Phillip Pullman)

Marius Hancu · Answer

That's correct too, a shortened form.

SpongeBarb · Answer

Thank you very much.

Nef · Answer

Yes.

Here's an example of how C/O would be used on an envelope:

Ms. Sponge Barb C/O Mr. Sponge Bob 123 Green Street Pasadena, CA ___ USA

(Ms. Sponge Barb is visting Mr. Sponge Bob long enough to want her mail to be delivered there.)

SpongeBarb · Answer

Thanks Nef.

Marius Hancu · Answer

C/O Mr. Sponge Bob

funny thing, C/O doesn't show in Nef's message, except when I quote it.

Nef · Answer

Thank, Marius. Here's what I should have written:

Yes.

Here's an example of how C/O would be used on an envelope:

Ms. Sponge Barb

C/O Mr. Sponge Bob

123 Green Street

Pasadena, CA ___ USA

(Ms. Sponge Barb is visting Mr. Sponge Bob long enough to want her mail to be delivered there.)

Clive · Answer

Hi guys,

So, the Sponge Bobs appear to be separated, perhaps even divorced. How sad! They were a lovely couple.

Best wishes, Clive

SpongeBarb · Answer

That's misinformation, Clive. My brother and his wife are happily staying married...

C/o

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