The fashionable letter-writer; or, Art of polite correspondence, in original letters, etc. [ed.] by W. LimmingDean&Son, 1873 - 216 pages |
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... JAMES COWPER . Answer in the negative . Hertford , June 5th , 18 Sir , I regret that it is not in my power to comply with your demand ; but I will remit the full amount of your account as soon as I can get in some bills due to me ...
... JAMES COWPER . Answer in the negative . Hertford , June 5th , 18 Sir , I regret that it is not in my power to comply with your demand ; but I will remit the full amount of your account as soon as I can get in some bills due to me ...
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... JAMES WHITE & Co. A country bookseller to one in London . Gentlemen , Bedford , August 20th , 18 Herewith I enclose a list of publications , which I shall be obliged by your remitting , per rail , as early as possible . The periodicals ...
... JAMES WHITE & Co. A country bookseller to one in London . Gentlemen , Bedford , August 20th , 18 Herewith I enclose a list of publications , which I shall be obliged by your remitting , per rail , as early as possible . The periodicals ...
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... JAMES MORGAN . Another answer . June 3rd , 18 Sir , Unavoidable circumstances prevented me from immediately complying with your de- mand ; I can assure you I have used every exertion in my power to send you a remit- tance , but without ...
... JAMES MORGAN . Another answer . June 3rd , 18 Sir , Unavoidable circumstances prevented me from immediately complying with your de- mand ; I can assure you I have used every exertion in my power to send you a remit- tance , but without ...
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... JAMES MORGAN . Requesting time for the payment of money . Deal , June 20th , 18 Circumstances having put it totally out of my power to settle my account at present , it has , I can assure you , caused me much in- quietude ; the failure ...
... JAMES MORGAN . Requesting time for the payment of money . Deal , June 20th , 18 Circumstances having put it totally out of my power to settle my account at present , it has , I can assure you , caused me much in- quietude ; the failure ...
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... JAMES PRICE . Sir , June 16th , 18 In acknowledgment of your letter , I must observe , that from the reports I have heard in your favour , I have not the smallest ob- jection to accommodate you with the sum of £ 50 , without interest ...
... JAMES PRICE . Sir , June 16th , 18 In acknowledgment of your letter , I must observe , that from the reports I have heard in your favour , I have not the smallest ob- jection to accommodate you with the sum of £ 50 , without interest ...
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