The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
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Page 16
... sent the gentleman five hundred pounds , with an apology that it was all he had in the world . The gentleman sent the money back to him , declaring he would not accept of it ; and adding , that if Mr. had occasion for five hundred ...
... sent the gentleman five hundred pounds , with an apology that it was all he had in the world . The gentleman sent the money back to him , declaring he would not accept of it ; and adding , that if Mr. had occasion for five hundred ...
Page 26
... sent what we wrote to the press , and let it take its chance . " Mrs. THRALE . " The time has been , sir , when you felt it . " JOHNSON . “ Why really , madam , I do not recollect a time when that was the case . " Talking of the ...
... sent what we wrote to the press , and let it take its chance . " Mrs. THRALE . " The time has been , sir , when you felt it . " JOHNSON . “ Why really , madam , I do not recollect a time when that was the case . " Talking of the ...
Page 34
... sent a certain portion of the copy of an essay , and wrote the remainder while the former part of it was printing . When it was wanted , and he had fairly sat down to it , he was sure it would be done . " He said , that for general ...
... sent a certain portion of the copy of an essay , and wrote the remainder while the former part of it was printing . When it was wanted , and he had fairly sat down to it , he was sure it would be done . " He said , that for general ...
Page 68
... sent two copies , but prefer the card . The dates must be settled by Dr. Percy . " I am , sir , " Your most humble servant , " May 16 , 1776. " " SAM . JOHNSON . TO THE SAME . " SIR , -Miss Reynolds has a mind to send the epitaph to Dr ...
... sent two copies , but prefer the card . The dates must be settled by Dr. Percy . " I am , sir , " Your most humble servant , " May 16 , 1776. " " SAM . JOHNSON . TO THE SAME . " SIR , -Miss Reynolds has a mind to send the epitaph to Dr ...
Page 72
... sent to me are arrived ; but I have not yet examined the contents . * * * * " I send you Mr. Maclaurin's paper for the negro who claims his freedom in the court of session . " DR . JOHNSON TO MR . BOSWELL . " DEAR SIR , -These black ...
... sent to me are arrived ; but I have not yet examined the contents . * * * * " I send you Mr. Maclaurin's paper for the negro who claims his freedom in the court of session . " DR . JOHNSON TO MR . BOSWELL . " DEAR SIR , -These black ...
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