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This writing sampler, dated 13 February 1829, is signed by Ann Murray. The title - 'Attend to Elegance in Speaking as well as in Writing' - is followed by some lines of prose on the subject of elegant speech.

Writing sampler by Ann Murray, dated Leith, 13 February 1829

Although samplers were created mainly to demonstrate needlework skills, they could also involve reading, writing and religion.

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