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 3J. Richardson, 1821 |
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... . Johnson wrote , " If my de- lay has given any reason for supposing that I have not a very deep sense of the honour done me by asking my judgement , I am very sorry . " " Of poor dear Dr. Goldsmith there is little to 6 [ 1774 . THE LIFE ...
... . Johnson wrote , " If my de- lay has given any reason for supposing that I have not a very deep sense of the honour done me by asking my judgement , I am very sorry . " " Of poor dear Dr. Goldsmith there is little to 6 [ 1774 . THE LIFE ...
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... asked him some- what flippantly , Why do you put him up in the counting- house ? " He answered , " Because , madam , I wish to have one wise man there . " " Sir ( said Johnson ) , I thank you . It is a very handsome compliment , and I ...
... asked him some- what flippantly , Why do you put him up in the counting- house ? " He answered , " Because , madam , I wish to have one wise man there . " " Sir ( said Johnson ) , I thank you . It is a very handsome compliment , and I ...
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... asked Mr. Davies " what was the common price of an oak stick ; " and being answered six - pence , “ Why then , sir ( said he ) , give me leave to send your servant to purchase me a shilling one . I'll have a double quan- tity ; for I am ...
... asked Mr. Davies " what was the common price of an oak stick ; " and being answered six - pence , “ Why then , sir ( said he ) , give me leave to send your servant to purchase me a shilling one . I'll have a double quan- tity ; for I am ...
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... asking if he would meet me at dinner at the Mitre , though a friend of mine , a Scotchman , was to be there : Mr. Johnson does not see why Mr. Boswell should suppose a Scotchman less acceptable than any other man . He will be at the ...
... asking if he would meet me at dinner at the Mitre , though a friend of mine , a Scotchman , was to be there : Mr. Johnson does not see why Mr. Boswell should suppose a Scotchman less acceptable than any other man . He will be at the ...
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... asked nor received from government any re- ward whatsoever for his political labours . On Friday , March 24 , I met him at the LITERARY CLUB , where were Mr. Beauclerk , Mr. Langton , Mr. Colman , Dr. Percy , Mr. Vesey , Sir Charles ...
... asked nor received from government any re- ward whatsoever for his political labours . On Friday , March 24 , I met him at the LITERARY CLUB , where were Mr. Beauclerk , Mr. Langton , Mr. Colman , Dr. Percy , Mr. Vesey , Sir Charles ...
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