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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Page vii
... language the Missionary about to be sent to , was equally uninformed . Writing solved the difficulty : a note , urging the immediate attendance of the Missionary , was written ; and the proper instructions given PREFACE . vii.
... language the Missionary about to be sent to , was equally uninformed . Writing solved the difficulty : a note , urging the immediate attendance of the Missionary , was written ; and the proper instructions given PREFACE . vii.
Page viii
R. Turner W. Limming. Missionary , was written ; and the proper instructions given to the messenger , where and how to find him . The African successfully accomplished his errand ; the Missionary returned with him ; and the life of the ...
R. Turner W. Limming. Missionary , was written ; and the proper instructions given to the messenger , where and how to find him . The African successfully accomplished his errand ; the Missionary returned with him ; and the life of the ...
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... proper sounds were found wanting . It is curious to ob- serve , that the letters which we use to this day can be traced back to this very alphabet of Cadmus , who flourished in the time of King David . It is observed by learned men ...
... proper sounds were found wanting . It is curious to ob- serve , that the letters which we use to this day can be traced back to this very alphabet of Cadmus , who flourished in the time of King David . It is observed by learned men ...
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... . I therefore expect you will be prepared at the proper time , or the consequences may prove very disagreeable . I am , sir , yours , & c . Mr Jackson . GEORGE JONES . An insolvent tradesman to his principal creditor . Sir , 50 FASHIONABLE.
... . I therefore expect you will be prepared at the proper time , or the consequences may prove very disagreeable . I am , sir , yours , & c . Mr Jackson . GEORGE JONES . An insolvent tradesman to his principal creditor . Sir , 50 FASHIONABLE.
Page 57
... proper enquiries , and find the sum required will amount to £ 700 . Having made this statement , I leave the whole to your kind consideration , assuring you , sir , at the same time , that whatever may be your determination on the ...
... proper enquiries , and find the sum required will amount to £ 700 . Having made this statement , I leave the whole to your kind consideration , assuring you , sir , at the same time , that whatever may be your determination on the ...
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