I am, dear madam, with the most profound esteem,

Yours sincerely, JAMES TALBOT.

Or, to a gentleman, under like circumstances:

I have the honor to be, sir, Yours most respectfully, JAMES

TALBOT.

Such closings as "Obedient, humble servant," are quite too much for

Republican simplicity, and even in writing to no less a dignitary than

the President:

To THE PRESIDENT,

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