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The english letter-writer [electronic resource] : or, the whole art of general correspondence. Consi...

The english letter-writer [electronic resource] : or, the whole art of general correspondence. Consi...

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The english letter-writer [electronic resource] : or, the whole art of general correspondence. Consisting of A Series of the most Important, Instructive and Interesting Entire New Letters, On every Occurrence in Life. By which any Person who can use the Pen, may write Letters on every Subject, with Propriety and Elegance of Stile. In these Models for inditing Epistles on the various Occasions of Human Life, Particular Regard has been paid to the following Heads, viz. Trade, Affection, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friendship, Instruction, History, Commerce, Industry, Prosperity, Prudence, Gratitude, Generosity, Misfortunes, Consolation, Prodigality, Virtue, Vice, Piety, Wit, Mirth, Folly, Pleasure, Humanity, Memory, Morality, Education, Happiness, Business, Sickness, Death, Integrity, Oeconomy, Affiuence, Politeness, Fidelity, Riches, Duty of Pareuts, Children, and other Relations, Masters, Mistresses, Illustrious Persons, Officers, Soldiers, Seamen; and to other useful and entertaining Particulars too numerous to mention in this little Page. To which is added, a Course of Cards, or Notes of Compliments, Which will be found exceedingly convenient, on such Occasions as may not require a Letter. Together with the universal petitioner; comprehending The greatest Variety of Petitions, adapted to every Situation, with Directions for presenting them in a proper Manner. Including also a new English grammar, Or, The English Language made perfectly Easy to every Capacity. Likewise General Instructions for carrying on Epistolary Correspondence; And necessary Rules for addressing Persons of all Stations, both in Discourse and Writing. To the Whole are also added, Precedents of Leases, Bonds, Letters of Attorney, Wills, Mortgages, Wills and Powers, &c. &c. agreable to the Forms in which they are now executed by the most eminent Attorneys. By the Rev. George Brown, M.A.

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The english letter-writer [electronic resource] : or, the whole art of general correspondence. Consisting of A Series of the most Important, Instructive and Interesting Entire New Letters, On every Occurrence in Life. By which any Person who can use the Pen, may write Letters on every Subject, with Propriety and Elegance of Stile. In these Models for inditing Epistles on the various Occasions of Human Life, Particular Regard has been paid to the following Heads, viz. Trade, Affection, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friendship, Instruction, History, Commerce, Industry, Prosperity, Prudence, Gratitude, Generosity, Misfortunes, Consolation, Prodigality, Virtue, Vice, Piety, Wit, Mirth, Folly, Pleasure, Humanity, Memory, Morality, Education, Happiness, Business, Sickness, Death, Integrity, Oeconomy, Affiuence, Politeness, Fidelity, Riches, Duty of Pareuts, Children, and other Relations, Masters, Mistresses, Illustrious Persons, Officers, Soldiers, Seamen; and to other useful and entertaining Particulars too numerous to mention in this little Page. To which is added, a Course of Cards, or Notes of Compliments, Which will be found exceedingly convenient, on such Occasions as may not require a Letter. Together with the universal petitioner; comprehending The greatest Variety of Petitions, adapted to every Situation, with Directions for presenting them in a proper Manner. Including also a new English grammar, Or, The English Language made perfectly Easy to every Capacity. Likewise General Instructions for carrying on Epistolary Correspondence; And necessary Rules for addressing Persons of all Stations, both in Discourse and Writing. To the Whole are also added, Precedents of Leases, Bonds, Letters of Attorney, Wills, Mortgages, Wills and Powers, &c. &c. agreable to the Forms in which they are now executed by the most eminent Attorneys. By the Rev. George Brown, M.A.

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London : printed for Alexander Hogg, Pater-Noster Row, [1771?]

Date

[1771?]

Record Identifier

74VvQqgNRXmb

MMS ID

991014430549702626

Language

English

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216,237-260p. ; 12°.

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Publisher

London : printed for Alexander Hogg, Pater-Noster Row, [1771?]

Place of Publication

England

Date Published

[1771?]

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Available for use in the Library. Available from home to registered NSW residents.

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The english letter-writer [electronic resource] : or, the whole art of general correspondence. Consisting of A Series of the most Important, Instructive and Interesting Entire New Letters, On every Occurrence in Life. By which any Person who can use the Pen, may write Letters on every Subject, with Propriety and Elegance of Stile. In these Models f...

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General note

Pagination irregular; text apparently continuous.

Price from imprint: price 1s. 6d. in blue Covers, or 2s. nearly bound.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

The specimen letters have dates printed 177[blank].

Citation / References Note

ESTC T110652.

Additional physical form availability note

Also available in microfilm held offsite at RAV/FM4/51.

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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.

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74VvQqgNRXmb

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991014430549702626