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In this he kept his word ; and Dr. Burney had not only the pleasure of gratifying
his friend with a present more worthy of his acceptance than the segment from
the hearthbroom , but soon after introducing him to Dr. Johnson himself in Bolt -
court ...
In this he kept his word ; and Dr. Burney had not only the pleasure of gratifying
his friend with a present more worthy of his acceptance than the segment from
the hearthbroom , but soon after introducing him to Dr. Johnson himself in Bolt -
court ...
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26 , 1782 . 6 Though the account with which you favoured me in your last letter
could not give me the pleasure that I wished , yet I was glad to receive it ; for my
affection to my dear friend makes me desirous of knowing his state , whatever it
be .
26 , 1782 . 6 Though the account with which you favoured me in your last letter
could not give me the pleasure that I wished , yet I was glad to receive it ; for my
affection to my dear friend makes me desirous of knowing his state , whatever it
be .
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You , dear sir , have , I hope , a more cheerful scene ; you see George fond of his
book , and the pretty misses airy and lively , with my own little Jenny equal to the
best : and in whatever can contribute to your quiet or pleasure , you have Lady ...
You , dear sir , have , I hope , a more cheerful scene ; you see George fond of his
book , and the pretty misses airy and lively , with my own little Jenny equal to the
best : and in whatever can contribute to your quiet or pleasure , you have Lady ...
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I hope , when we meet again , we shall congratulate each other upon fair
prospects of longer life ; though what are the pleasures of the longest life , when
placed in comparison with a happy death ? I am , dear sir , yours most
affectionately ...
I hope , when we meet again , we shall congratulate each other upon fair
prospects of longer life ; though what are the pleasures of the longest life , when
placed in comparison with a happy death ? I am , dear sir , yours most
affectionately ...
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DEAR SIR , —The pleasure which we used to receive from each other on Good -
Friday and Easter - day , we must be this year content to miss . Let us , however ,
pray for each other , and I hope to see one another yet from time to time with ...
DEAR SIR , —The pleasure which we used to receive from each other on Good -
Friday and Easter - day , we must be this year content to miss . Let us , however ,
pray for each other , and I hope to see one another yet from time to time with ...
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