The Agony Column of the "Times" 1800-1870 — John Shaqi
The Agony Column of the "Times" 1800-1870
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The Agony Column of the "Times" 1800-1870
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ELIZA’S Second LETTER has been received. The Inserter of this candidly
acknowledges a pre-engagement; but if “Eliza” wishes for further
explanation, she will please to address herself to the Inserter’s
Father.
4.--_Wednesday, July 15, 1801._
TO ELIZA.--It is with deep regret the Person feels himself again called
upon publicly to address ELIZA on the subject of her very unpleasant
Letters, after repeated solicitations to discontinue them. He is
perfectly satisfied in his own mind to have acted honourably towards
her, for her peace of mind sake has candidly and unreservedly made known
to her his situation, consequently she well knows he cannot in honour,
even if he were disposed, accede to her wishes. It is useless for her
therefore to trouble him with more, or to write elsewhere, as she may
rest assured, from him they will meet with the fate of the two last,
which were committed to the flames unopened, and likewise in the other
quarter, the contempt they justly merit.
5.--_Tuesday, December 15, 1801._
MATRIMONY.--The friend of a Gentleman (a Bachelor), about 26, who is a
Man of good property, agreeable person, and in an old-established
profitable Business in one of the best and most fashionable streets at
the West-end of the Town, wishes to see him made happy by an honourable
union with an amiable Female of good education, pleasing manners, and
some property. This Advertisement is inserted by his Friend without his
knowledge, by which means he hopes to introduce a Lady to his wishes,
and prevent the possibility of prejudice on his part by this too common
channel of information. Any Lady (Widow or Spinster) not exceeding 30
years of age, who may answer this Advertisement (not out of curiosity
only), may depend on secrecy, and the greatest honour and most
respectable reference, by addressing a line to Mr. Thomas Price, to be
left at the Printing-office, Grocer’s Hall-court, Poultry.
6.--_Tuesday, December 22, 1801._
TO a LADY.--The GENTLEMAN who lately received TWO LETTERS from a Lady,
is extremely sorry that the first did not reach him in time to avail
himself of its contents, and thereby escape the Rebuke contained in the
second. He will shortly be obliged to leave Town in a few months for
Ireland. If this should meet the eye of his Fair Correspondent, he hopes
she will honour him with another, directed as the last, between this and
Saturday.
7.--_Thursday, December 31, 1801._
IF the GENTLEMAN (supposed a Foreigner) who kindly took a YOUNG LADY
from No. 13, Charlotte-street, Rathbone-Place, to Bristol, the beginning
of September last, will appoint a Place and Time of Meeting with the
Advertiser, whose discretion and secrecy may be depended upon, it may be
attended with real benefit to the young Lady. Direct to D. G., at John’s
Coffee-house, Cornhill.
8.--_Thursday, December 23, 1802._
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