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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... 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 were written in this iv PREFACE :
... 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 were written in this iv PREFACE :
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... gentle degree of authority ; and a son will never lose sight of the manner in which he can best express his sense of filial duty . In friendship the heart will express its sentiments with an honest and confident freedom DIRECTIONS ...
... gentle degree of authority ; and a son will never lose sight of the manner in which he can best express his sense of filial duty . In friendship the heart will express its sentiments with an honest and confident freedom DIRECTIONS ...
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... heart - break- ing task to part from you ; however , I con- sidered working people must endeavour to secure an honest subsistence for themselves , whatever their troubles may be . I have so endeavoured , most earnestly , and I am still ...
... heart - break- ing task to part from you ; however , I con- sidered working people must endeavour to secure an honest subsistence for themselves , whatever their troubles may be . I have so endeavoured , most earnestly , and I am still ...
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... heart : indeed , I am apt to conclude , that I am more highly blessed than ever man was before , in the possession of such a mother and friend . Keep me in suspense , my sweet girl , no longer than necessary , as you may readily imagine ...
... heart : indeed , I am apt to conclude , that I am more highly blessed than ever man was before , in the possession of such a mother and friend . Keep me in suspense , my sweet girl , no longer than necessary , as you may readily imagine ...
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... heart ; your wit , beauty , and numerous good qualities , have enslaved it . I will not in addressing you employ flattery , for your own excellent understanding would condemn it ; neither will I attempt to draw any romantic picture of ...
... heart ; your wit , beauty , and numerous good qualities , have enslaved it . I will not in addressing you employ flattery , for your own excellent understanding would condemn it ; neither will I attempt to draw any romantic picture of ...
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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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