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English Alphabet is both written and printed in two kinds of letters– Capital and Small. In this chapter we are concerned solely with the written or Script Alphabet. So many diversified forms have been given and are at present in use for Script Capitals, and also, but in a much less degree, for small letters that it may be advisable to give a series of outlines, which shall contain as far as possible all the essentials of a clear bold and elegant simplicity, and shall at the same time, by the facility with which they are made, secure the highest possible rate of speed. On this series will be based the analysis which, so far as general elements can be grouped, arranges the letters for class instruction.

The small letters are

with the following duplicate forms which have a numerous following of ardent supporters. In selecting the