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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... reply to your letter of the 20th inst . , I have to state , that I have received such satis- factory answers from the respectable refer- ences you mentioned , that provided you can give me security to the amount of £ — , I shall be ...
... reply to your letter of the 20th inst . , I have to state , that I have received such satis- factory answers from the respectable refer- ences you mentioned , that provided you can give me security to the amount of £ — , I shall be ...
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... reply , I am , dearest Harriet , yours sincerely , My dear sir , WILLIAM JAMES . The lady's answer . August 5th , 18 Many thanks for your kind letter ; I am gratified , and at the same time , somewhat surprised at its contents , as we ...
... reply , I am , dearest Harriet , yours sincerely , My dear sir , WILLIAM JAMES . The lady's answer . August 5th , 18 Many thanks for your kind letter ; I am gratified , and at the same time , somewhat surprised at its contents , as we ...
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... 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 , and assure you that I shall ever bear a ...
... 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 , and assure you that I shall ever bear a ...
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... reply to your letter of the 7th inst . , I must remark , that neither my wife nor my- self have ever had occasion to interfere with the wishes of our excellent daughter . Your affection being mutual , we shall be gratified in giving our ...
... reply to your letter of the 7th inst . , I must remark , that neither my wife nor my- self have ever had occasion to interfere with the wishes of our excellent daughter . Your affection being mutual , we shall be gratified in giving our ...
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... replying to your letter . You must know how happy I am to hear from you , and how anxious I always am to do as you wish me . I rejoice at what you mention , respecting your making us a visit ; and I shall have no objection to comply ...
... replying to your letter . You must know how happy I am to hear from you , and how anxious I always am to do as you wish me . I rejoice at what you mention , respecting your making us a visit ; and I shall have no objection to comply ...
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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.