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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... give a very good example of this sort of writing . They have no dependence on words , each figure denotes the number for which it stands ; and consequently , is under- stood by all the nations who have agreed in the use of these figures ...
... give a very good example of this sort of writing . They have no dependence on words , each figure denotes the number for which it stands ; and consequently , is under- stood by all the nations who have agreed in the use of these figures ...
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... give plea- sure , and be intelligible to every capacity . In words , as fashions , the same rule will hold , Alike fantastic , if too new , or old ; Be not the first by whom the new are tried , Nor yet the last to lay the old aside ...
... give plea- sure , and be intelligible to every capacity . In words , as fashions , the same rule will hold , Alike fantastic , if too new , or old ; Be not the first by whom the new are tried , Nor yet the last to lay the old aside ...
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... give you entire satis- faction , and that I shall continue to be fa- voured with your orders . I remain , sir , Your obliged servant , T. SMITH . Mr. A. Penny . The successor of a deceased tradesman , to a whole- Sir , sale dealer ...
... give you entire satis- faction , and that I shall continue to be fa- voured with your orders . I remain , sir , Your obliged servant , T. SMITH . Mr. A. Penny . The successor of a deceased tradesman , to a whole- Sir , sale dealer ...
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... give long credit . I have now , however , received some bills , in consequence of which you will find enclosed an order for £ 74 , being the full amount of your demand . In the course of next week you will receive an order from me for ...
... give long credit . I have now , however , received some bills , in consequence of which you will find enclosed an order for £ 74 , being the full amount of your demand . In the course of next week you will receive an order from me for ...
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... give you a reference to the following gen- tlemen , Mr. Thomas Jones , and Mr. Robert Watson , both of this place . My late employer died last Tuesday , and his executors have made me an offer of the business at an easy rate , by which ...
... give you a reference to the following gen- tlemen , Mr. Thomas Jones , and Mr. Robert Watson , both of this place . My late employer died last Tuesday , and his executors have made me an offer of the business at an easy rate , by which ...
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accept acknowledge affection affectionate agreeable answer anxious assigns assured attention August become believe beloved cause character circumstances Cloth comfort conduct confident consideration contained continue Corner's daughter dear sir desire doubt equally excellent execut executors expect father favour feel future George girl give given grant hand happy hear heart History Honourable hope interest Italy JAMES JOHN June kind lady letter living London Lord madam manner means mentioned Miss months mother never objects obliged offer parents payment period person pleasure present proper proposal Questions reason receipt received regard remain reply request respect Right Schools seal securities sent September servant serve Signed sincerely sister situation soon sure thereof thing tion truly trust unto whole wife Wilson wishes witness writing written young
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Page 191 - Now know ye, that the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, in consideration...
Page 19 - In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
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...
Page 192 - ... in the year of the reign of our sovereign lady Victoria, by the grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland...
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.
Page 190 - ... conveyances, and assurances in the law, for the better and more effectually vesting and confirming the premises...
Page 196 - I direct that all my just debts and funeral and testamentary expenses be paid [and satisfied by my executors hereinafter named], as soon as conveniently may be after my decease.