November 2009
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Gentlemen No. 34—Congratulations upon a...
4 MAY STREET
LONDON, W.C.2.
(Date in full).
DEAR ROBIN,
It was with great pleasure that I read in the paper this morning of your appointment as Actuary and General Manager of the Manchester Merchants Life Insurance Company. This is an achievement indeed, but not more than you deserve. It is good to know that recognition has come your way so quickly. I trust that this appointment will give you...
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Ladies No. 57—Request to a Lady to Open a Fete
THE GROVE
LITTLE RUSTINGTON
DORSET.
(Date in full).
DEAR LADY CUMMINGS,
The Little Rustington branch of the Refugee Children’s Aid Society is planning to hold a small garden fete in May and the Committee would feel honoured if you would agree to perform the opening ceremony.
No doubt you already know of this worthy cause which for some years now has brought help and comfort in varied...
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Ladies No. 14—Informal Invitation to a Small Dance
DEAR Mrs. Jones,
The girls have persuaded me to arrange a little dance for them during the Christmas holidays, and we plan to have it on Thursday the 17th. Will you and your daughters and your older boy give us the pleasure of your company on that evening at eight o’clock? We should so much like to see your husband also; but I seem to remember he does not care for dancing; still if you can...