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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... agreeable , because it enables us to hear from our friends , and to communicate to them our affairs and wishes , however distant we may be , and this , too , under the bond of secrecy ; at least it is so in this country , where freedom ...
... agreeable , because it enables us to hear from our friends , and to communicate to them our affairs and wishes , however distant we may be , and this , too , under the bond of secrecy ; at least it is so in this country , where freedom ...
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... agreeable to serve me upon the same terms you have been accustomed to supply him , you will oblige me by executing the enclosed order as early as possible . Mr. writes to you by the same post , and I doubt not but his letter will afford ...
... agreeable to serve me upon the same terms you have been accustomed to supply him , you will oblige me by executing the enclosed order as early as possible . Mr. writes to you by the same post , and I doubt not but his letter will afford ...
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... have made an agreement with his widow to take the business and remaining stock in trade , and being aware of the up- right manner in which you served my prede- cessor , I shall , if agreeable to yourself , 28 FASHIONABLE.
... have made an agreement with his widow to take the business and remaining stock in trade , and being aware of the up- right manner in which you served my prede- cessor , I shall , if agreeable to yourself , 28 FASHIONABLE.
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R. Turner W. Limming. cessor , I shall , if agreeable to yourself , con- tinue his connection with you . You will oblige me by forwarding the en- closed order , per conveyance . Herewith you will receive a check ... agreeable to yourself, ...
R. Turner W. Limming. cessor , I shall , if agreeable to yourself , con- tinue his connection with you . You will oblige me by forwarding the en- closed order , per conveyance . Herewith you will receive a check ... agreeable to yourself, ...
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... agreeable , I will do myself the honour of waiting upon you . I have the honour to be , sir , Yours , very respectfully , R. Wilson , Esq . Answer . JOHN FOX . Sir , August 26th , 18 In reply to your letter of the 20th inst . , I have ...
... agreeable , I will do myself the honour of waiting upon you . I have the honour to be , sir , Yours , very respectfully , R. Wilson , Esq . Answer . JOHN FOX . Sir , August 26th , 18 In reply to your letter of the 20th inst . , I have ...
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