PENMANSHIP.
A. McLAURIN, Writing Master, from Philadelphia, proposes giving a Course of Lessons in this place. His System has met the decided approbation of the Mercantile community of the Northern Cities & all the Southern Towns in which he has taught. The exercises are calculated, in the shortest possible time, to give a free and flowing command of the pen; and a style entirely different from that straight line, sharp hand, so much contended for by certain "Knights of the grey goose quill"—and which is fit for no business whatever. Ladies will be taught any of the Fancy or Ornamental hands if required. Specimens may be seen at the Bookstore of J. Gales & Son. Those who are interested will please call and examine for themselves. A Class will commence on Monday, 13th inst. Persons wishing to join, will give in their names this week.
N. B. A. M. would spend his leisure hours in the execution of Fancy Writing of any description.
Raleigh, September 8.
—Raleigh Register, September 9,1830.
(Source: North Carolina Schools and Academies, 1790-1840, By Charles L. Coon 1914)
