The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Together with A Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 1Bickers and Son, 1874 - Authors, English |
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... desire to obtain his regard , that three of the boys , of whom Mr. Hector was sometimes one , used to come in the morning as his humble attendants , and carry him to school . One in the middle stooped , while he sat upon his back , and ...
... desire to obtain his regard , that three of the boys , of whom Mr. Hector was sometimes one , used to come in the morning as his humble attendants , and carry him to school . One in the middle stooped , while he sat upon his back , and ...
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... desires to have a share in , it being , as he says , a creditable thing to be concerned in . I knew not what answer to make till I had consulted you , nor what to demand on the authour's part , but am very willing that , if you please ...
... desires to have a share in , it being , as he says , a creditable thing to be concerned in . I knew not what answer to make till I had consulted you , nor what to demand on the authour's part , but am very willing that , if you please ...
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... desire you to propose the question to which you wish for an answer . I am , Sir , " Your humble servant , To Mr. CAVE . " SAM . JOHNSON . " [ No date . ] " SIR , I am pretty much of your opinion , that the Commentary cannot be ...
... desire you to propose the question to which you wish for an answer . I am , Sir , " Your humble servant , To Mr. CAVE . " SAM . JOHNSON . " [ No date . ] " SIR , I am pretty much of your opinion , that the Commentary cannot be ...
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... desires in that respect , it would be a great satisfaction to me , as well as an honour to our work , to have the favour of the genuine speech . It is a method that several have been pleased to take , as I could show , but I think ...
... desires in that respect , it would be a great satisfaction to me , as well as an honour to our work , to have the favour of the genuine speech . It is a method that several have been pleased to take , as I could show , but I think ...
Page 95
... . As you hinted to me that you had many calls for money , I would not press you too hard , and therefore shall desire only , as I send it in , two guineas THE LIFE OF DR . JOHNSON . 95 us by what wonderful policy, or by what happy ...
... . As you hinted to me that you had many calls for money , I would not press you too hard , and therefore shall desire only , as I send it in , two guineas THE LIFE OF DR . JOHNSON . 95 us by what wonderful policy, or by what happy ...
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