The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.J. M. Dent, 1934 |
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... Miss Hickman , playing on the Spinet . " At the back of this early poetical effusion , of which the original copy , in Johnson's handwriting , was obligingly communicated to me by Mr. John Taylor . is the following attestation ...
... Miss Hickman , playing on the Spinet . " At the back of this early poetical effusion , of which the original copy , in Johnson's handwriting , was obligingly communicated to me by Mr. John Taylor . is the following attestation ...
Page 222
... Miss [ Porter ] gives me of your health , pierces my heart . GOD comfort , and preserve you , and save you , for the sake of Jesus Christ . " I would have Miss read to you from time to time the Passion of our Saviour , and sometimes the ...
... Miss [ Porter ] gives me of your health , pierces my heart . GOD comfort , and preserve you , and save you , for the sake of Jesus Christ . " I would have Miss read to you from time to time the Passion of our Saviour , and sometimes the ...
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... MISS , I " I WILL , if it be possible , come down to you . GOD grant may yet [ find ] my dear mother breathing and sensible . Do not tell her , lest I disappoint her . If I miss to write next post , I am on the road . " Jan. 20 , 1759 ...
... MISS , I " I WILL , if it be possible , come down to you . GOD grant may yet [ find ] my dear mother breathing and sensible . Do not tell her , lest I disappoint her . If I miss to write next post , I am on the road . " Jan. 20 , 1759 ...
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