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Meanings of take the missive in English

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Usage of take the missive in English
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Wells signed reluctantly, and Wyngate offered to find a Chinaman in the gulch who would take the missive.
Openings in the Old Trail
2
She took the missive; it was dated the day before, Colombo, and read-
The Path of a Star
3
The faithful servant bowed almost to the floor, took the missive and departed.
Monte-Cristo's Daughter
4
He took the missive from his pocket, and again perused it.
The Moving Picture Boys at Panama; Or, Stirring Adventures Along...
5
The disguised constable took the missive and scanned it narrowly.
If I Were King
6
He put on his glasses and then took the missive and deliberately opened it.
Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad
7
Searle took the missive, opened it and read aloud: I shall be home to dinner.
A Passionate Pilgrim
8
He took the missive and laid it aside.
The Grey Cloak
9
Molly's hand trembled as she took the missive.
The Tidal Wave and Other Stories
10
The prima donna took the missive from the man and glanced at the address upon the envelope.
Monte-Cristo's Daughter
11
Jasper Very took the missive to the end of the porch and, breaking the seal, read it.
The Kentucky Ranger
12
He took the missive from his pocket and opened it as if he would read it again.
The Rocks of Valpré
13
Hiam thanked him and took the missive.
Stonewielder
14
Slowly he broke the double seal and took the missive out of its enclosure, and began the perusal.
Floyd Grandon's Honor
15
Knight took the missive abstractedly, but struck by its appearance murmured a few words and left the room.
A Pair of Blue Eyes
16
With surprise, Heideck took the missive.
The Coming Conquest of England