The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
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Page 105
... Dodd . I know not how you think on that subject ; though the newspapers give us a saying of yours in favour of mercy to him . But I own I am very desirous that the royal prerogative of remis- sion of punishment should be employed , to ...
... Dodd . I know not how you think on that subject ; though the newspapers give us a saying of yours in favour of mercy to him . But I own I am very desirous that the royal prerogative of remis- sion of punishment should be employed , to ...
Page 106
... Dodd was put to death yesterday , in opposition to the recommendation of the jury - the petition of the city of London - and a subsequent petition signed by three - and - twenty thousand hands . Surely the voice of the publick , when it ...
... Dodd was put to death yesterday , in opposition to the recommendation of the jury - the petition of the city of London - and a subsequent petition signed by three - and - twenty thousand hands . Surely the voice of the publick , when it ...
Page 112
... Dodd made a dismal impression upon my mind . * " I had sagacity enough to divine that you wrote his speech to the recorder before sentence was pronounced . I am glad you have written so much for him ; and I hope to be favoured with an ...
... Dodd made a dismal impression upon my mind . * " I had sagacity enough to divine that you wrote his speech to the recorder before sentence was pronounced . I am glad you have written so much for him ; and I hope to be favoured with an ...
Page 113
... Dodd , you shall know more fully when we meet . 66 ' Of lawsuits there is no end : poor sir Allan must have another trial , for which , however , his antagonist cannot be much blamed , having two judges on his side . I am more afraid of ...
... Dodd , you shall know more fully when we meet . 66 ' Of lawsuits there is no end : poor sir Allan must have another trial , for which , however , his antagonist cannot be much blamed , having two judges on his side . I am more afraid of ...
Page 119
... Dodd , to show you , but you will soon have despatched them . " Before I came away I sent poor Mrs. Williams into the country , very ill of a pituitous defluxion , which wastes her gradually away , and which her physician declares ...
... Dodd , to show you , but you will soon have despatched them . " Before I came away I sent poor Mrs. Williams into the country , very ill of a pituitous defluxion , which wastes her gradually away , and which her physician declares ...
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