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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... 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 reigns to bless us . Had the ...
... 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 reigns to bless us . Had the ...
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... hear of my friend , Mr. retiring from business , and feel assured that by your pursuing the same respectable and steady course which he has , an equally suc- cessful result must await you . I feel much pleasure and satisfaction in ...
... hear of my friend , Mr. retiring from business , and feel assured that by your pursuing the same respectable and steady course which he has , an equally suc- cessful result must await you . I feel much pleasure and satisfaction in ...
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... hear of your distress , and hope by compliance with your request , to convince you how greatly I respect your cha- racter , and how much I wish to serve you . I have waited upon your other creditors , and they , together with myself ...
... hear of your distress , and hope by compliance with your request , to convince you how greatly I respect your cha- racter , and how much I wish to serve you . I have waited upon your other creditors , and they , together with myself ...
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... hear from you , and how anxious I always am to do as you wish me . I rejoice at what you mention , respecting your making us a visit ; and I shall have no objection to comply with your request . I showed your letter to my kind parents ...
... hear from you , and how anxious I always am to do as you wish me . I rejoice at what you mention , respecting your making us a visit ; and I shall have no objection to comply with your request . I showed your letter to my kind parents ...
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... hear of your intended visit , and the design of it ; being convinced , from the whole of your con- duct , that you will make her a good husband . She will not come portionless to your arms , it having been my constant aim to make a ...
... hear of your intended visit , and the design of it ; being convinced , from the whole of your con- duct , that you will make her a good husband . She will not come portionless to your arms , it having been my constant aim to make a ...
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