The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.Dent, 1949 |
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Page 544
... Lordship ; so that it was no degradation of my illustrious friend to solicit for him the favour of such a man . I have mentioned what Johnson said of him to me when he was at the bar ; and after his Lordship was advanced to the seals ...
... Lordship ; so that it was no degradation of my illustrious friend to solicit for him the favour of such a man . I have mentioned what Johnson said of him to me when he was at the bar ; and after his Lordship was advanced to the seals ...
Page 558
... Lordship , after speaking highly in praise of Johnson , as a man who was an honour to his country , desired Sir Joshua to let him know , that on granting a mortgage of his pension , he should draw on his Lordship to the amount of five ...
... Lordship , after speaking highly in praise of Johnson , as a man who was an honour to his country , desired Sir Joshua to let him know , that on granting a mortgage of his pension , he should draw on his Lordship to the amount of five ...
Page 559
... Lordship's offer raises in me not less wonder than gratitude . Bounty , so liberally bestowed , I should gladly ... Lordship should be told of it by Sir Joshua Reynolds , as an event very uncertain ; for if I grew much better , I should ...
... Lordship's offer raises in me not less wonder than gratitude . Bounty , so liberally bestowed , I should gladly ... Lordship should be told of it by Sir Joshua Reynolds , as an event very uncertain ; for if I grew much better , I should ...
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