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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... regard it in the light of an accomplishment only . But were we placed in a position where those about us were totally ignorant of writing , we should then feel sensibly the vast su- periority which such a knowledge confers upon the ...
... regard it in the light of an accomplishment only . But were we placed in a position where those about us were totally ignorant of writing , we should then feel sensibly the vast su- periority which such a knowledge confers upon the ...
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... regard to him , at your earliest convenience . Requesting you to accept my apology for the trouble I am giving you . I remain , sir , your obliged servant , JOHN BINN . 7 : ancis Irwin , Esq . Sir , Answer . Manchester Square , London ...
... regard to him , at your earliest convenience . Requesting you to accept my apology for the trouble I am giving you . I remain , sir , your obliged servant , JOHN BINN . 7 : ancis Irwin , Esq . Sir , Answer . Manchester Square , London ...
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... regard to your circumstances and character , I have no doubt but that your statements are correct : and I shall now make a reply to the proposal with which you have distinguished me , with that candour due to an honourable man on such ...
... regard to your circumstances and character , I have no doubt but that your statements are correct : and I shall now make a reply to the proposal with which you have distinguished me , with that candour due to an honourable man on such ...
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... regard for me , from the many little kindnesses I have experienced from you . Pray write to me early , and make me happy by consenting to become my wife . For the present , farewell , and believe me to be Your true and affectionate ...
... regard for me , from the many little kindnesses I have experienced from you . Pray write to me early , and make me happy by consenting to become my wife . For the present , farewell , and believe me to be Your true and affectionate ...
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... regard from you , that I might be better able to see you exactly as you were ; so that , perhaps , you will be rather surprised at this disclosure of mine , seeing that I appeared anything rather than a lover . I am not one of those who ...
... regard from you , that I might be better able to see you exactly as you were ; so that , perhaps , you will be rather surprised at this disclosure of mine , seeing that I appeared anything rather than a lover . I am not one of those who ...
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