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English: Page 194 of The Universal Penman, first published c. 1740–1741. 
An example of George Bickham's English roundhand lettering and engraving skills.

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194

To Mr. Nathaniel Dove Master of the Academy In Hoxton

Aug. 30, 1740.

Sir,

The great improvement you have made in the Art of Writing is a plain Proof 
of an uncommon Genius; and that Modesty which attends your Merit, has justly 
gain'd you the Esteem of the Ablest Penmen.

As you have been pleas'd to favour Me with several Pieces for the service 
of my Universal Penman, I think it incumbent on me to pay you my grateful 
Acknowledgements for your friendly Assistance.

However, I must still desire You to write a Piece or Two more for me in 
Your legible, free, and expeditious Manner, which, I doubt not, will 
answer the Expectations of the most Curious: And the sooner you Oblige 
me in this Particular, the more acceptable it will be to

Sir,

Your most Obliged humble Servant
G. Bickham
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Date 	circa 1740–1741
Source 	The Universal Penman, published by Dover Publications, Inc., New York.
Author 	George Bickham

