The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.J. M. Dent & Company, 1931 |
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... humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " " July 9 , 1777. " [ TO THE REVEREND DR . VYSE , AT LAMBETH . " IF any notice should be taken of the recommendation which I took the liberty of sending you , it will be necessary to know that Mr. De ...
... humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " " July 9 , 1777. " [ TO THE REVEREND DR . VYSE , AT LAMBETH . " IF any notice should be taken of the recommendation which I took the liberty of sending you , it will be necessary to know that Mr. De ...
Page 316
... servant , " THURLOW . " 66 DEAR SIR , " To JAMES BOSWELL , ESQ . " I AM Sorry to write you a letter that will not ... humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . ” — M . ] " Bolt - court , Fleet - street , April 10 , 1781. " many other of my ...
... servant , " THURLOW . " 66 DEAR SIR , " To JAMES BOSWELL , ESQ . " I AM Sorry to write you a letter that will not ... humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . ” — M . ] " Bolt - court , Fleet - street , April 10 , 1781. " many other of my ...
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... faithful servant , Mr. Francis Barber , whom he looked upon as particu- larly under his protection , and whom he had all along treated truly as an humble friend . Having asked Dr. Brocklesby what would be a proper annuity to a favourite ...
... faithful servant , Mr. Francis Barber , whom he looked upon as particu- larly under his protection , and whom he had all along treated truly as an humble friend . Having asked Dr. Brocklesby what would be a proper annuity to a favourite ...
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