The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 1Harper & Brothers, 1856 |
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Page 237
... seen Mr. Elphinston , but believe him to be prosperous . I shall be glad to hear the same of you , for I am , sir , your affectionate humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " TO MR . WILLIAM DRUMMOND . ' London , Johnson's - court , Fleet ...
... seen Mr. Elphinston , but believe him to be prosperous . I shall be glad to hear the same of you , for I am , sir , your affectionate humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " TO MR . WILLIAM DRUMMOND . ' London , Johnson's - court , Fleet ...
Page 272
... seen the great bull2 ; and very great he is . I have seen likewise his heir apparent , who promises to inherit all the bulk and all the virtues of his sire . I have seen the man who offered an hundred guineas for the young bull , while ...
... seen the great bull2 ; and very great he is . I have seen likewise his heir apparent , who promises to inherit all the bulk and all the virtues of his sire . I have seen the man who offered an hundred guineas for the young bull , while ...
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... seen them . I had an unexpected pleasure , by finding an old acquaintance now professor of physick in the King's college . We were on both sides glad of the interview , having not seen nor perhaps thought on one another for many years ...
... seen them . I had an unexpected pleasure , by finding an old acquaintance now professor of physick in the King's college . We were on both sides glad of the interview , having not seen nor perhaps thought on one another for many years ...
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