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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... Lady , and are addressed as Right Honourable Ladies ; and , except when originally superior in rank , take their husbands ' Christian names , not their own . The title Lady , and the address of Right Honourable Lady , also belong to all ...
... Lady , and are addressed as Right Honourable Ladies ; and , except when originally superior in rank , take their husbands ' Christian names , not their own . The title Lady , and the address of Right Honourable Lady , also belong to all ...
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... lady . August 3rd , 18 Ever since the auspicious evening that I was introduced to you , my thoughts have been ... lady's answer . August 5th , 18 Many thanks for your kind letter ; I am gratified , and at the same time , somewhat ...
... lady . August 3rd , 18 Ever since the auspicious evening that I was introduced to you , my thoughts have been ... lady's answer . August 5th , 18 Many thanks for your kind letter ; I am gratified , and at the same time , somewhat ...
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... lady's answer , rejecting . August 5th , 18 In reply to the letter you have done me the honour of writing , I must beg permission to decline your addresses ; at the same time I return you my thanks for having so highly distinguished me ...
... lady's answer , rejecting . August 5th , 18 In reply to the letter you have done me the honour of writing , I must beg permission to decline your addresses ; at the same time I return you my thanks for having so highly distinguished me ...
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... very truly , ROBERT WILSON . The gentleman to the lady , inclosing her father's My dear Harriet , reply . August 11th , 18 I cannot express the happiness I feel , in finding that my letter to your respected pa- rents has 64 FASHIONABLE.
... very truly , ROBERT WILSON . The gentleman to the lady , inclosing her father's My dear Harriet , reply . August 11th , 18 I cannot express the happiness I feel , in finding that my letter to your respected pa- rents has 64 FASHIONABLE.
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... lady . My dear madam , June 5th , 18 I have frequently endeavoured to address you personally on the subject of this ... lady's answer . June 6th , 18 LETTER WRITER . 69.
... lady . My dear madam , June 5th , 18 I have frequently endeavoured to address you personally on the subject of this ... lady's answer . June 6th , 18 LETTER WRITER . 69.
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