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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... thought not much of sending them . The narrative is clear , lively , and short . " I have done worse to Lord Hailes than by neg- lecting his sheets : I have run him in debt . Dr. Horne , the President of Magdalen College in Oxford ...
... thought not much of sending them . The narrative is clear , lively , and short . " I have done worse to Lord Hailes than by neg- lecting his sheets : I have run him in debt . Dr. Horne , the President of Magdalen College in Oxford ...
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... thoughts on particular passages . In the mean time , I hasten to tell you of your having mis- taken two names , which you will correct in London , as I shall do here , that the gentlemen who deserve the valuable compliments which you ...
... thoughts on particular passages . In the mean time , I hasten to tell you of your having mis- taken two names , which you will correct in London , as I shall do here , that the gentlemen who deserve the valuable compliments which you ...
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... thought to be in danger . Lady Di nurses him with very great assiduity . " Reynolds has taken too much to strong liquor , and seems to delight in his new character . 1 " This is all the news that I have ; but as you love verses , I will ...
... thought to be in danger . Lady Di nurses him with very great assiduity . " Reynolds has taken too much to strong liquor , and seems to delight in his new character . 1 " This is all the news that I have ; but as you love verses , I will ...
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... thought little on the subject of America . I will be much obliged to you , if you will direct me where I shall find the best information of what is to be said on both sides . It is a subject vast in its pre- sent extent and future ...
... thought little on the subject of America . I will be much obliged to you , if you will direct me where I shall find the best information of what is to be said on both sides . It is a subject vast in its pre- sent extent and future ...
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... thought suited to one who had not acted as a man of veracity . You may believe it gives me pain to hear your conduct represented as unfavourable , while I can only deny what is said , on the ground that your character refutes it ...
... thought suited to one who had not acted as a man of veracity . You may believe it gives me pain to hear your conduct represented as unfavourable , while I can only deny what is said , on the ground that your character refutes it ...
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