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MATRIMONY APPLICATION BY ADVERTISEMENT, FOR A WIFE Just Published, the True, and Genuine Copy of an Advertisement for a wife, which appeared a few days ago, in one of the Edinburgh Journals; with Copies of the Letters received by Lawranse Scott, Esquire, in answer to his advertisement, from the following reject- ed Females?viz, A Governess to a family in King St. ?a Cook to a noble family who had saved 7 years wages in Prince's St.?a young heiress residing with her father at Newington.?,and a late Spirit Merchant's widow in Leith, The followlog is a genuine copy of an advertisement for a wife, which lately appeared in a respectable Edinburgh Journal. MATRIMONY.?A Widow Lady without children, of respectable connections(or a lady who has not been married), from 30 to 35 years of age, of mild temper aud pious habits, who has a few hun- dred of pounds at her own disposal, or is in possesion of a perma- nent annuity or property, and has no aversion to enter into matri- mony, may hear of an advantageous match by attending to this ad- vertisement, The advertiser is an active middle aged gentleman, in good health, respectable in his appearance and manners, and com- mands a moderate annuity for life ; and in other respects is by no means destitute or embarrassed. His pure motive is to be made more comfortable through life, with a prudent partner in connubial happiness and retirement A lady residing in the county, or one accustomed with frugality, would be preferred ; and a period of a month from this date will be allowed to elapse for consideration and inquity, before any engagement is concluded Answers, descriptive of particular, with address, to be sent, sealed and directed, X, Y. Z. to the office of this paper. The following are copies of the answers rejected by the applicant. Sir, Were I not convinced of the sincerity of your proposals. I would never think of answering your your advertise- ment, but I am moreover inclined to re- ply to It, even at the risk of a disappoint ment, from my deep anxiety to change my present situation in life, I flatter myself to be possessed of all the requisites pointed out by you excepting one which alludes to pecuniary matters , which , however, you may deem a necessary qualification . I consider myself bound in honour, to tell you frankly. that I have not been able to save a single shilling from; my salary, having expended avery farthing as it be- came due, in improving my mental quali- ties and outward deportment; which, 'I am sure, were I fortunate enough to be ac quainted with you. you would appreciate far above riches. I can produce ample testimonials of my character and abilitie" from Lady G.---------. in whose family I have served for a number of years , but my MODESTY makes me decline sending them until you favour me with an interview. J------D.------,15th, February Dear Sir, You may think me forward (being only a Cook ) but having saved a few hundred pounds while in the R------I Hotel. Ned, his Lordship's Factor: showed me the advertisement, saying that I would answer you to a tee, barring that I am a dozen or two years older than the one' you want I so Mr Edward pats me on the cheek, and whispers in my lug Grizel my dear dont mind, yo'll pass for 50 any, day" , You need not be jealous of Mr Edward for he has a wife of his own, to be sure she is in London, as they wont 'gree about an Unnatural brat of his. Since I left the hotels Sir I am out of the way of tempt-, ation, as I never sees the Captain who used to teaze me so. In the expection of a quick and favour- able answer, I am your intended GRIZ1EL W---------m, Newington, 17th February. Miss L-------, presents her best compliments to Mr X, T. Z, and being possessed of a handsome fortune, I have no objections to make an clopoment with you. pro- vided you are endowed with the qualifications described, A Widow who has long felt and experienced the happiness of the married state, wishes again to be joined in matrimony, she in the ' mean time, begs to stop X Y, Z. from making any engagement un, til she has an opportunity of des- cribing her good qualities. FORBES, PRINTER.
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1830-1840 shelfmark: L.C.1268
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