missives

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Yes, he had taken a letter to Medland; yes, and another to Perry; no, he had no idea what the missives were about.

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  • This time I spent writing my missives, and the first was the lengthiest; that was for Roxanne de Mereliot, the Lady of Marsilikos. —  Jacqueline Carey - Kushiel 02 - Kushiel's Chosen
  • So I picture the two of you in your home over tea as you peruse this and a four-foot stack of similar missives, and I hope mine catches your eye, and I hope there are no more of those annoying poor people out front, or that you're able to have them arrested quickly and quietly.
  • There is also the fact that e-mail makes it easier than ever to pound out 500 word missives about any old thing. —  ClickZ News
  • They appealed the decision against their client based on the juror's 140-character missives, and a judge has now rejected the appeal and let the judgment stand. —  Techdirt
  • I always try to give you an inspirational story as part of these missives, and this time will be no exception. —  Israel Matzav
 

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