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Shorthand - Early works to 1800
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The system of shorthand, practiced by Mr. Thomas Lloyd, in taking down the debates of Congress; and now (with his permission) published for general use, by J.C.
Carey, John, 1756-1826.Date: 1793- Books
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The pen's dexterity: or, the ingenious and useful art of writing short-hand. Containing twenty copper-plates (curiously Engrav'd in the Author's Life time for the Use of his Scholars) of all the Letters, Characters and Contractions us'd therein. With Rules and Directions explaining the same to the meanest Capacity. Whereunto are added, Law-Terms, with other Discourses, as on War, Trade, Birds, Beasts, Fruits, Vermin. &c. Approv'd by both Universities, practis'd by Honourable Persons, Reverend Divines, Eminent Lawyers and Gentlemen; and is of special Use for Travellers, &c. By Jeremiah Rich, To whom the Publick is so much oblig'd for the Psalms and New Testament done by him in the same Character.
Rich, Jeremiah, -1660?.Date: [1735?]- Books
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Cryptography. Or a new, easy, and compendious system of short-hand, ... By Swaine and Simms.
Swaine, James.Date: 1761- Books
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Universal stenography; or a new complete system of short writing: Rendered perfectly easy to read & write; freed from all prolixity and obscurity; adapted to every purpose in which short writing is useful or ornamental and attainable in a few hours by the most common capacity: Being an improvement on the most celebrated systems that have been exhibited to the public for above a century past and superior to all in ease, elegance and expedition. Designed for the use of schools & private gentlemen. Second edition. By the Revd. W.F. Mayor. master of the Academy at Woodstock.
Mavor, William Fordyce, 1758-1837.Date: [1785?]- Books
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Universal stenography; or, a new compleat system of short writing: Rendered perfectly easy to read & write preed from all Prolixity and Obscurity; adapted to every Purpose in which short Writing is useful or ornamental and attainable in a few Hours by the most common Capacity: Being an Improvement on the most celebrated systems that have been exhibited to the Public for above a Conbury past and superior to all in Ease Elegance and Expedition. Designed for the Use of Schools & private Gentlemen. A new and improved edition. By William Mavor, L L.D.
Mavor, William Fordyce, 1758-1837.Date: [1792]