The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys & Wheeler, 1826 |
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... hands . Allow me , with this offering , to infer from it a proof of the very great esteem with which I have the honour to profess myself , sir , " Your most obedient " And most humble servant , " WARREN HASTINGS . " P. S. At some future ...
... hands . Allow me , with this offering , to infer from it a proof of the very great esteem with which I have the honour to profess myself , sir , " Your most obedient " And most humble servant , " WARREN HASTINGS . " P. S. At some future ...
Page 201
... hands , and so a physical impossibility to steal , than to a man of the most honest principles . There is a witty satirical story of Foote . He had a small bust of Garrick placed upon his bureau . You may be surprised , ' said he , that ...
... hands , and so a physical impossibility to steal , than to a man of the most honest principles . There is a witty satirical story of Foote . He had a small bust of Garrick placed upon his bureau . You may be surprised , ' said he , that ...
Page 368
... hands of Bennet Langton , esq .; three hundred pounds in the hands of Mr. Barclay and Mr. Perkins , brewers ; one hundred and fifty pounds in the hands of Dr. Percy , bishop of Dromore ; one thousand pounds , three per cent . annuities ...
... hands of Bennet Langton , esq .; three hundred pounds in the hands of Mr. Barclay and Mr. Perkins , brewers ; one hundred and fifty pounds in the hands of Dr. Percy , bishop of Dromore ; one thousand pounds , three per cent . annuities ...
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