The entertaining correspondent; or, newest and most compleat polite letter writer. In three parts ... 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 / [John Tavernier].

  • Tavernier, John
Date:
1759
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Credit: The entertaining correspondent; or, newest and most compleat polite letter writer. In three parts ... 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 / [John Tavernier]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    nothing elfe but affectation or hypocrify. For as you cannot too much difcountenance thofe of our fex who prefume to take unbecoming liberty before you; fo you ought to be wholly unconftrained in the company of de ferving men, when you have had fufficient experience of their difcretion. THERE is never wanting in this town a tribe of bold, {waggering, rattling ladies, whofe talents. pafs among coxcombs for wit and humour. Their excellency lies in rude chocking expreflions, and what they call run- ning a man down. If a gentleman in their company happens to have any blemith in his birth or perfon, if any misfortune hath befallen his family or himfelf for which he is a‘hamed, they will be fure to give him broad hints of it without any provocation. I wouldre- commend ycu to the acquaintance of a common profti- tute, rather than to that of fuch termagants as thefe. I have often thought, that no man is obliged to fuppofe fuch creatures to be women; but to treat them like in- folent rafcals difguifed in female habits, who ought to be ftripped, and kicked down ftairs. I will add one thing, although it be a little out of place; which is, to defire, that you will learn to value and eitcem your husband for thofe good qualities which he really poffeffeth, and not to fancy others in him which he certainly hath not. For although this latter is penerally underftood to be a mark of love, yet it is indeed nothing but affectation or al judgment. It 1S. true, he wants fo very few accomplifhments, that you are in no great danger of erring on this fide; but my caution is occafioned by a lady of your acquaintance, married to a very valuable perfon,, whom the is fo un- fortunate as to be always commending for thefe perfec- tions to which he can leat, presen 3 |