The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.J. M. Dent & Company, 1931 |
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James Boswell Edmond Malone. that there were several people there by no means of the Johnsonian school ; so that less attention was paid to him than usual , which put him out of humour ; and upon some imaginary offence from ... means of ...
James Boswell Edmond Malone. that there were several people there by no means of the Johnsonian school ; so that less attention was paid to him than usual , which put him out of humour ; and upon some imaginary offence from ... means of ...
Page 461
... means of subsistence , he immediately repaired to Bolt - court , to visit Dr. Johnson ; and having informed him of his desire to be admitted into the Church of England , for this purpose solicited his aid to procure for him an ...
... means of subsistence , he immediately repaired to Bolt - court , to visit Dr. Johnson ; and having informed him of his desire to be admitted into the Church of England , for this purpose solicited his aid to procure for him an ...
Page 549
... means of setting him out . It would be a reflection on us all , if such a man should perish for want of the means to take care of his health . " Your's , & c . " THURLOW . " This letter gave me a very high satisfaction ; I next day went ...
... means of setting him out . It would be a reflection on us all , if such a man should perish for want of the means to take care of his health . " Your's , & c . " THURLOW . " This letter gave me a very high satisfaction ; I next day went ...
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