superscription
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My servant, who has lived with me fourteen years, may, for aught I know, have been bribed to abstract these letters on their arrival; they would be easily recognized by the very superscription.
From Barrington Volume II (of II) by Charles James Lever
"I have seen it myself, Richard," said Sir John Grey; "the superscription is clear and distinct--'To Sir Thomas Grey, Knight,'--and not one word is mentioned therein of anything like ransom."
From Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The letter, which was without superscription, fell into the hands of the Electress, who, believing it intended for herself, received it with delight.
From Rupert Prince Palatine by Eva Scott
The superscription told him that it was from Millie Stretton.
From The Truants by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason
The superscription and the subscription should alike be in accordance with the tone of the communication, and the domestic or social relation of those between whom it passes.
From The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society by Cecil B. Hartley
