The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order; a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons; and Various Original Pieces of His Composition Never Before Published: the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great-Britain, for Near Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 2National ilustrated library, 1851 |
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... believe him to be prosperous . I shall be glad to hear the same of you , for I am , Sir , " Your affectionate humble servant , TO THE SAME . " SAM . JOHNSON . " " SIR , " London , Johnson's - court , Fleet - street , Oct. 24 , 1767 ...
... believe him to be prosperous . I shall be glad to hear the same of you , for I am , Sir , " Your affectionate humble servant , TO THE SAME . " SAM . JOHNSON . " " SIR , " London , Johnson's - court , Fleet - street , Oct. 24 , 1767 ...
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... believe it . And , sir , when the first reformers began , they did not intend to be martyred ; as many of them ran away as could . " BOSWELL : " But , sir , there was your countryman Elwal , who , you told me , challenged King George ...
... believe it . And , sir , when the first reformers began , they did not intend to be martyred ; as many of them ran away as could . " BOSWELL : " But , sir , there was your countryman Elwal , who , you told me , challenged King George ...
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... believe , only ask for a petition ; if they enquire for whom you ask , you can tell them . 66 ' I beg pardon for giving you this trouble ; but it is a matter of great importance . " I am , Sir , " Your most humble servant , 66 TO JAMES ...
... believe , only ask for a petition ; if they enquire for whom you ask , you can tell them . 66 ' I beg pardon for giving you this trouble ; but it is a matter of great importance . " I am , Sir , " Your most humble servant , 66 TO JAMES ...
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Johnson introduced to George III Visits LichfieldDeath of Catherine Cham | 30 |
1769 | 50 |
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