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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... thing important left out . I wish you could have seen the sheets . My compliments to Mrs. Boswell , and to Veronica , and to all my friends . I am , sir , " January 14 , 1775. ” " Your most humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " " MR ...
... thing important left out . I wish you could have seen the sheets . My compliments to Mrs. Boswell , and to Veronica , and to all my friends . I am , sir , " January 14 , 1775. ” " Your most humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " " MR ...
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... thing , let me know . But mum , it is a secret . " I will send your parcel of books as soon as I can ; but I cannot do as I wish . However , you find every thing mentioned in the book which you recom- mended . 66 Langton is here ; we ...
... thing , let me know . But mum , it is a secret . " I will send your parcel of books as soon as I can ; but I cannot do as I wish . However , you find every thing mentioned in the book which you recom- mended . 66 Langton is here ; we ...
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... thing that I can find . Is Burke's speech on American taxation published by himself ? Is it authentick ? I remember to have heard you say , that you had never considered East- Indian affairs : though , surely , they are of much im ...
... thing that I can find . Is Burke's speech on American taxation published by himself ? Is it authentick ? I remember to have heard you say , that you had never considered East- Indian affairs : though , surely , they are of much im ...
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... thing to the contrary . I am glad that you like the book so well . I hear no more of Macpherson . I shall long to know what Lord Hailes says of it . Lend it him privately . I shall send the parcel as soon as I can . Make my compliments ...
... thing to the contrary . I am glad that you like the book so well . I hear no more of Macpherson . I shall long to know what Lord Hailes says of it . Lend it him privately . I shall send the parcel as soon as I can . Make my compliments ...
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... thing that I can say or do to your honour has not the value of an additional compliment . It is only giving you a guinea out of that treasure of admiration which already belongs to you , and which is no hidden treasure ; for 36 [ 1775 ...
... thing that I can say or do to your honour has not the value of an additional compliment . It is only giving you a guinea out of that treasure of admiration which already belongs to you , and which is no hidden treasure ; for 36 [ 1775 ...
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