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... letter . He is a very pleasing youth . I took him two days ago to the Mitre , and we dined together . I was as civil as I had the means of being . " I have had a letter from Rasay , acknowledging , with great appearance of satisfaction ...
... letter . He is a very pleasing youth . I took him two days ago to the Mitre , and we dined together . I was as civil as I had the means of being . " I have had a letter from Rasay , acknowledging , with great appearance of satisfaction ...
Page 295
... letter , every thing seemed to be mending ; I hope nothing has lately grown worse . I suppose young Alexander continues to thrive , and Veronica is now very pretty company . I do not suppose the lady is yet reconciled to me , yet let ...
... letter , every thing seemed to be mending ; I hope nothing has lately grown worse . I suppose young Alexander continues to thrive , and Veronica is now very pretty company . I do not suppose the lady is yet reconciled to me , yet let ...
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... letter which I spoke of , and which I wished , at your desire , to communicate to you . It was from Dr. Johnson , to return me thanks for my application to Archbishop Cornwallis in favour of poor De Groot . He rejoices at the success it ...
... letter which I spoke of , and which I wished , at your desire , to communicate to you . It was from Dr. Johnson , to return me thanks for my application to Archbishop Cornwallis in favour of poor De Groot . He rejoices at the success it ...
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