Fathers and sons - Early works to 1800
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The newest and most compleat polite familiar letter-writer On the most important Concerns in Life, both with regard to Love and Business in which is included Letters giving an Account of the political State of England, with several Letters of the most celebrated Authors, both Antient and Modern, viz. Pliny, Cicero, Voiture, Locke, Balzac, Addison, Steele, Pope, Gay, Swift, Voltaire, Rochester, Temple, K. of Prussia, Q. Anne, &c. With a collection of the Newest and Most Polite message cards. A Collection of Select Moral Sentences, Extracted from the most eminent Authors both antient and modern, directing not only how to think, but to act justly and prudently in the common Concerns of human Life. And ten precepts, which William Lord Burghley gave to his second Son Robert Earl of Salisbury. To which is prefixed, A Large introduction, Containing Directions and proper Forms to be observed in writing familiar Letters on all Occasions, and addressing Persons of eminent Rank and Station For the use of young Gentlemen, Ladies, Tradesmen, &c. The Fourth Edition, with large Additions and Amendments. By John Tavernier, Esq;.
Tavernier, JohnDate: MDCCLXVIII. [1768]- E-books
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Letters written by the late Right Honourable Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield, to his son, Philip Stanhope, Esq late envoy extraordinary at the court of Dresden: together with several other pieces on various subjects. Published by Mrs. Eugenia Stanhope, from the originals now in her possession. In two volumes.
Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of ChesterfieldDate: M.DCC.LXXIV. [1774]- E-books
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A supplement to The unnatural father, or the persecuted son: being a candid narrative of the most unparalleled sufferings of Robert Nugent, jun. by the means and procurement of his own father. Written by himself, And earnestly recommended to the Perusal of all those whose Goodness gives them the Inclination to alleviate the Distresses of their Fellow-Creatures, and are blessed with the Means. To which is prefixed an address to the Right Honourable Stephen Theodore Janssen, Esq; Lord-Mayor of the City of London
Nugent, Robert, b. 1730.Date: M.DCC.LV. [1755]