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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... caused me much in- quietude ; the failure of the- Bank , has produced a temporary pressure upon me , I have therefore to request you will accom- modate me with six weeks for the settlement of your demand . From long intercourse , and my ...
... caused me much in- quietude ; the failure of the- Bank , has produced a temporary pressure upon me , I have therefore to request you will accom- modate me with six weeks for the settlement of your demand . From long intercourse , and my ...
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... cause you to to suppose I entertain other feelings for you than those of friendship , as I wish never to marry again ; but let me say , I am grateful for the honour you have done me , and hope still to possess your friendship and esteem ...
... cause you to to suppose I entertain other feelings for you than those of friendship , as I wish never to marry again ; but let me say , I am grateful for the honour you have done me , and hope still to possess your friendship and esteem ...
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... cause you to judge as I do on the subject : and that the better provision we make , before entering upon a mode of life , which in all probability , may be productive of a variety of expences , however frugal we may be , will be the ...
... cause you to judge as I do on the subject : and that the better provision we make , before entering upon a mode of life , which in all probability , may be productive of a variety of expences , however frugal we may be , will be the ...
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... cause , which can only be accounted for by your own dear self having wholly absorded my every idea ; the same generous allowance , I trust , will be made for the absence of mind exhibited in soliciting the pleasure of your accompanying ...
... cause , which can only be accounted for by your own dear self having wholly absorded my every idea ; the same generous allowance , I trust , will be made for the absence of mind exhibited in soliciting the pleasure of your accompanying ...
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... causes me the more sorrow at the thought of parting from you . I have sent you , by the Portsmouth railway , a few articles , which I am sure you will value for the sake of the giver ; and be assured , whenever it shall please God for ...
... causes me the more sorrow at the thought of parting from you . I have sent you , by the Portsmouth railway , a few articles , which I am sure you will value for the sake of the giver ; and be assured , whenever it shall please God for ...
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Page 191 - ... or by reason of any matter, cause or thing whatsoever, from the beginning of the world to the day of the date of these Presents.
Page 202 - ... during the term of her natural life : and from and after her decease, I give, devise, and bequeath the same and every part thereof unto and...
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Page 196 - ... and the survivor of them, and the executors and administrators of such survivor...
Page 202 - ... my estate and effects whatsoever and wheresoever, both real and personal, whether in possession, reversion, remainder, or expectancy, to and for own use and benefit, absolutely.
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