“The” Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., Volume 1J.M. Dent, 1949 |
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... favour , considering the reputation of the Annotator . " Be pleased to favour me with a speedy answer , if you are not willing to engage in this scheme ; and appoint me a day to wait upon you , if you are . " I am , Sir , " Your humble ...
... favour , considering the reputation of the Annotator . " Be pleased to favour me with a speedy answer , if you are not willing to engage in this scheme ; and appoint me a day to wait upon you , if you are . " I am , Sir , " Your humble ...
Page 235
... favour of his Majesty , will not be offended at a solicitation necessary to make that favour permanent and effectual . " The pension appointed to be paid me at Michaelmas I have not received , and know not where or from whom I am to ask ...
... favour of his Majesty , will not be offended at a solicitation necessary to make that favour permanent and effectual . " The pension appointed to be paid me at Michaelmas I have not received , and know not where or from whom I am to ask ...
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... favour of Mrs. Thrale . " While a former edition of my work was passing through the press , I was unexpectedly favoured with a packet from Philadelphia , from Mr. James Abercrombie , a gentleman of that country , who is pleased to ...
... favour of Mrs. Thrale . " While a former edition of my work was passing through the press , I was unexpectedly favoured with a packet from Philadelphia , from Mr. James Abercrombie , a gentleman of that country , who is pleased to ...
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