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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... the contrary , persons who are unable to convey their sentiments to a friend without the assistance of a third party , feel , with keen regret , the unpleasant situation in which their ignorance has placed them : to such , no PREFACE. ...
... the contrary , persons who are unable to convey their sentiments to a friend without the assistance of a third party , feel , with keen regret , the unpleasant situation in which their ignorance has placed them : to such , no PREFACE. ...
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... situation of butler , and having referred me to you as to his capability and character , I shall feel obliged by your transmitting the ne- cessary particulars with regard to him , at your earliest convenience . Requesting you to accept ...
... situation of butler , and having referred me to you as to his capability and character , I shall feel obliged by your transmitting the ne- cessary particulars with regard to him , at your earliest convenience . Requesting you to accept ...
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... placed in nearly the same situation as yourself , I can only observe , with truth , that I deeply sympathize with you on the unpleasant circumstance , and much regret not having the opportunity of serving my friend , which FASHIONABLE.
... placed in nearly the same situation as yourself , I can only observe , with truth , that I deeply sympathize with you on the unpleasant circumstance , and much regret not having the opportunity of serving my friend , which FASHIONABLE.
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... situation of I beg permission to make you a tender of my ser- vices . I can have an unexceptionable cha- racter for integrity of conduct and abilities , from Messrs . & and also from Mr. " - of ; in addition to which , I can give LETTER ...
... situation of I beg permission to make you a tender of my ser- vices . I can have an unexceptionable cha- racter for integrity of conduct and abilities , from Messrs . & and also from Mr. " - of ; in addition to which , I can give LETTER ...
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... I am sin- cerely sorry to learn the unpleasant situation in which you are involved , and am anxious to extricate you from it . Upon making your statement known to your other creditors , they have agreed with me to LETTER WRITER . 51.
... I am sin- cerely sorry to learn the unpleasant situation in which you are involved , and am anxious to extricate you from it . Upon making your statement known to your other creditors , they have agreed with me to LETTER WRITER . 51.
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