He wrote flattering letters to the new commander in chief, the Earl of Loudoun, and even named one of Virginia's frontier forts after him.

On hearing of Mortimer's appointment Professor Andreas had written him a very kindly and flattering congratulatory letter.

Crab Key, they told me in their flattering, persuasive letter, would become famous.

One of Orsini's flattering letters to Napoleon was read out in court by his counsel; the second was published officially after his death.

Ursus did not reply directly, but republished Kepler's flattering letter to pursue his priority dispute over (what is now called) the Tychonic system with Tycho.

I have also received a most flattering letter from Bulwer-Lytton, and it has been the means of introducing me to Lady Blessington and her soirees.

Then send yourself some abusive or flattering letters.

Emerson responded positively, sending a flattering five-page letter as a response.

Pietro Aretino wrote him a flattering letter praising his interests in painting, architecture and poetry.

Kluger was pleased to receive an unexpected, flattering letter from Major Mearker, and contracted Schoepen to go on tour in Germany for several months.