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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... affectionate language of the heart committed to a medium which faithfully pre- served it . Secrecy was ensured , and the so- cial intercourse of life rendered easier and infinitely more agreeable . Many of the most ancient compositions ...
... affectionate language of the heart committed to a medium which faithfully pre- served it . Secrecy was ensured , and the so- cial intercourse of life rendered easier and infinitely more agreeable . Many of the most ancient compositions ...
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... affection towards you , by advancing you £ 500 . Of this sum I freely present you with one - half ; and I doubt not , when added to your own little property , it will procure you a comfortable support , and with prudent , careful ...
... affection towards you , by advancing you £ 500 . Of this sum I freely present you with one - half ; and I doubt not , when added to your own little property , it will procure you a comfortable support , and with prudent , careful ...
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... affection being mutual , we shall be gratified in giving our dear child to you , and we doubt not but that you will enjoy as much happiness in the married state as this life will admit of . We may , perhaps , have the pleasure of seeing ...
... affection being mutual , we shall be gratified in giving our dear child to you , and we doubt not but that you will enjoy as much happiness in the married state as this life will admit of . We may , perhaps , have the pleasure of seeing ...
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... than yourself , that God will prosper us , provided we industriously and prudently endeavour to merit His pro- tection . Your faithful and affectionate NANCY . The father's answer , inclosed in the foregoing . My 66 FASHIONABLE.
... than yourself , that God will prosper us , provided we industriously and prudently endeavour to merit His pro- tection . Your faithful and affectionate NANCY . The father's answer , inclosed in the foregoing . My 66 FASHIONABLE.
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... affection from our child . Farewell , My prayers are with you , AMBROSE WEST . A servant - man to his sweetheart in the country . My dear Sarah , May 8th , 18 Since my arrival in London , I have been at times very unhappy , in being ...
... affection from our child . Farewell , My prayers are with you , AMBROSE WEST . A servant - man to his sweetheart in the country . My dear Sarah , May 8th , 18 Since my arrival in London , I have been at times very unhappy , in being ...
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18 Your letter Adapted to Youth affectionate agreeable anxious assured August believe beloved best wishes character Charles Johnson conduct CORNER'S HISTORICAL LIBRARY Corner's History creditors daughter dear father dear friend dear girl dear madam dearest decease doubt Earliest Period EDWARD DARLINGTON endeavour execut executors expect favour feel gentleman George Wilson give happy HARRIET WILSON hear heart hereby hereunto set hieroglyphics hope JAMES JANE JOHN JOHN BINN John Gilbert June 6th kind lady lady's answer London Lord Lordship LUDGATE HILL Majesty's Maria marriage Miss Corner mother never obedient servant obliged payment person pleasure present punctual racter receipt received remain reply request respect Right Honourable Robert Simmonds September set my hand sincerely sister solicit sorry testament testat thereof thousand eight hundred tion truly trust trustee or trustees United Kingdom unto whatsoever wife WILLIAM William Robson witness whereof writing young
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