The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 3G. Dearborn, 1835 |
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Page 93
... received good advice . To that friend he once signified a wish to have his pension secured to him for his life ; but he neither asked nor received from government any re- ward whatsoever for his political labours . • On Friday , March ...
... received good advice . To that friend he once signified a wish to have his pension secured to him for his life ; but he neither asked nor received from government any re- ward whatsoever for his political labours . • On Friday , March ...
Page 290
... received from Johnson on Christmas - eve , a note in which was the following paragraph : - " I have read over Dr. Blair's first sermon with more than approbation ; to say it is good , is to say too little . " I believe Mr. Strahan had ...
... received from Johnson on Christmas - eve , a note in which was the following paragraph : - " I have read over Dr. Blair's first sermon with more than approbation ; to say it is good , is to say too little . " I believe Mr. Strahan had ...
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... received at the arrival of your jar of mar- malade arose from eating it . I received it as a token of friendship , as a proof of reconciliation , things much sweeter than sweetmeats ; and upon this con sideration I return you , dear ...
... received at the arrival of your jar of mar- malade arose from eating it . I received it as a token of friendship , as a proof of reconciliation , things much sweeter than sweetmeats ; and upon this con sideration I return you , dear ...
Contents
CHAPTER I | 11 |
Letters to Boswell c Religious Festivals and PilgrimagesDeath of GoldsmithGreek | 40 |
CHAPTER III | 69 |
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