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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... parents , for a formal recognition of my visits and at- tentions to you : and thus secure me a tran- quillity , which is only in the power of you , my Harriet , to bestow . Anxiously expecting a favorable reply , I am , dearest Harriet ...
... parents , for a formal recognition of my visits and at- tentions to you : and thus secure me a tran- quillity , which is only in the power of you , my Harriet , to bestow . Anxiously expecting a favorable reply , I am , dearest Harriet ...
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... parents ; they were equally gratified with myself , and this morning my dear father requested me to en- close a letter from him , —I am sadly anxious to know what it is all about . I have no more doubt than yourself , that God will ...
... parents ; they were equally gratified with myself , and this morning my dear father requested me to en- close a letter from him , —I am sadly anxious to know what it is all about . I have no more doubt than yourself , that God will ...
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... parents , I remain , dearest Sarah , Your faithful and affectionate , JOSEPH NELSON . Answer . My dear Joseph , May 11th , 18 Your kind and affectionate letter gave us much pleasure , especially as you state that it is your intention to ...
... parents , I remain , dearest Sarah , Your faithful and affectionate , JOSEPH NELSON . Answer . My dear Joseph , May 11th , 18 Your kind and affectionate letter gave us much pleasure , especially as you state that it is your intention to ...
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... now conclude by begging my love to your sister and parents , who , I trust , know of your writing to me . me to be , Believe Yours sincerely , MARIA SHAPLAND . Sir , An unfavourable answer . Southmolton , December 17th 80 FASHIONABLE.
... now conclude by begging my love to your sister and parents , who , I trust , know of your writing to me . me to be , Believe Yours sincerely , MARIA SHAPLAND . Sir , An unfavourable answer . Southmolton , December 17th 80 FASHIONABLE.
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... parents , who are too anxious to promote my happiness to throw any impediment in the way of my wishes . I am , dear sir , Yours respectfully , ORLANDO MORTON . Dear Orlando , The lady's answer . June 6th , 1 Your own feelings will ...
... parents , who are too anxious to promote my happiness to throw any impediment in the way of my wishes . I am , dear sir , Yours respectfully , ORLANDO MORTON . Dear Orlando , The lady's answer . June 6th , 1 Your own feelings will ...
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