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I am fully aware , that the spelling which I am about to introduce , for the special
purpose of expeditious writing , can never supersede that which is now in
common use , or interfere with it , any more than does algebra with the rules and
practice ...
I am fully aware , that the spelling which I am about to introduce , for the special
purpose of expeditious writing , can never supersede that which is now in
common use , or interfere with it , any more than does algebra with the rules and
practice ...
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still , a continuation of the same , or similar exercises , will narrow down the
labours of the mind , and leave it open to the investigation of the passing subject ,
to as great an extent , at least , as when engaged in the common method .
still , a continuation of the same , or similar exercises , will narrow down the
labours of the mind , and leave it open to the investigation of the passing subject ,
to as great an extent , at least , as when engaged in the common method .
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Of the first , which is simply the power of common letters , it is unnecessary to add
any thing in this place . Of the second power , I may remark , that they represent ,
when used individually , some one of the words arranged near them , in the ...
Of the first , which is simply the power of common letters , it is unnecessary to add
any thing in this place . Of the second power , I may remark , that they represent ,
when used individually , some one of the words arranged near them , in the ...
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comes so entirely mechanical , that the mind returns to the sense of the subject ,
and there is afterwards no more difficulty than in reading the common long - hand
. It is adviseable , however , for a time , to practice upon easy and familiar ...
comes so entirely mechanical , that the mind returns to the sense of the subject ,
and there is afterwards no more difficulty than in reading the common long - hand
. It is adviseable , however , for a time , to practice upon easy and familiar ...
Page 66
These contractions are not designed to be taught , as the common standard
method of writing short - hand , upon all occasions . That method which was
taught in th irst part , and which will be as easily read , upon a little practice , as
common ...
These contractions are not designed to be taught , as the common standard
method of writing short - hand , upon all occasions . That method which was
taught in th irst part , and which will be as easily read , upon a little practice , as
common ...
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