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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... kind of writing known in the king- dom of Mexico . By historical pictures , the Mexicans are said to have transmitted to posterity the most important transactions of their empire . These , however , must have been extremely imperfect ...
... kind of writing known in the king- dom of Mexico . By historical pictures , the Mexicans are said to have transmitted to posterity the most important transactions of their empire . These , however , must have been extremely imperfect ...
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... kind consider- ation , and am happy to say that it is in my power , without inconvenience , to send you the whole amount of your bill . I have also sent herewith a check for £ — for which you will return me goods as per order enclosed ...
... kind consider- ation , and am happy to say that it is in my power , without inconvenience , to send you the whole amount of your bill . I have also sent herewith a check for £ — for which you will return me goods as per order enclosed ...
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... kind assist- ance will not be withheld . Messrs . Wilson and Parker , the executors of my late em- ployer , have offered me the business and stock in trade , and lease of the premises , for the sum of £ 150 , which sum is really ...
... kind assist- ance will not be withheld . Messrs . Wilson and Parker , the executors of my late em- ployer , have offered me the business and stock in trade , and lease of the premises , for the sum of £ 150 , which sum is really ...
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... favour . Dear Sir , I September 26th , 18 From the friendship that subsists between am induced to request , that you will be kind enough to purchase and forward me the us , articles , of which I have sent a list herewith 54 FASHIONABLE.
... favour . Dear Sir , I September 26th , 18 From the friendship that subsists between am induced to request , that you will be kind enough to purchase and forward me the us , articles , of which I have sent a list herewith 54 FASHIONABLE.
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... kind enough to afford me your assistance , which I am induced to hope for , from the circumstance of your frequent approbation of my conduct while an apprentice , and the whole tenor of your behaviour towards me . You are aware ...
... kind enough to afford me your assistance , which I am induced to hope for , from the circumstance of your frequent approbation of my conduct while an apprentice , and the whole tenor of your behaviour towards me . You are aware ...
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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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Page 191 - Now know ye, that the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, in consideration...
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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...
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.