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Introduction to Literary Chinese - Lesson 29, Text 2

Adapted from the 1927 book by J. Brandt
A Letter in Response to a Friend's Gift of Local Products
。[a]
I have opened and read your precious letter.
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I was delighted to learn that you arrived in the capital yesterday and honored me with a visit, and bestowed upon me many precious gifts.
[b]
[c]。
I respectfully accept them with gratitude beyond words.
。。。
Additionally?, seeing as you are feeling unwell, it seems advisable to promptly seek medical treatment in the hope of a speedy recovery.
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Furthermore, you should take special care to recuperate, so as to avoid being affected by (cold) wind. This is my prayer for you.
。。
I intend to go tomorrow morning to visit your residence and have a conversation with you.
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I take this opportunity to express my sincerest affections.
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I hereby express my thanks and await your reply.
[d]。
That concludes this short letter of no great import.
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I, So-And-So, give you my regards.

Notes

[a] 展誦瑤函。

[b] 祗領

[c] 感激莫名

[d] 不莊