The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 2J. Murray, 1839 - Authors, English |
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... gave me this copy of his letter , desired that I would annex to it his information to me , that whereas it is said in the letter that no assistance has been received , ' he did once receive from Lord Chesterfield the sum of ten pounds ...
... gave me this copy of his letter , desired that I would annex to it his information to me , that whereas it is said in the letter that no assistance has been received , ' he did once receive from Lord Chesterfield the sum of ten pounds ...
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... gave up what was meant for mankind ? ” ( 1 ) My revered friend walked down with me to the beach , where we embraced and parted with tender- ness , and engaged to correspond by letters . I said , " I hope , Sir , you will not forget me ...
... gave up what was meant for mankind ? ” ( 1 ) My revered friend walked down with me to the beach , where we embraced and parted with tender- ness , and engaged to correspond by letters . I said , " I hope , Sir , you will not forget me ...
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... gave him the highest enjoyment , the society of the learned , the witty , and the eminent in every way ; who were assembled in numerous companies , called forth his wonderful powers , and gratified him with admiration , to which no man ...
... gave him the highest enjoyment , the society of the learned , the witty , and the eminent in every way ; who were assembled in numerous companies , called forth his wonderful powers , and gratified him with admiration , to which no man ...
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