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Page x
... favour me with communications and advice in the conduct of my work . But I cannot suffi- ciently acknowledge my obligations to my friend Mr. Malone , who was so good as to allow me to read to him almost the whole of my manuscript , and ...
... favour me with communications and advice in the conduct of my work . But I cannot suffi- ciently acknowledge my obligations to my friend Mr. Malone , who was so good as to allow me to read to him almost the whole of my manuscript , and ...
Page xx
... favour of the Rights of Lay Patrons ; dictated to me for the general assembly of the church of Scotland ; acknowl . 1774. The Patriot ; acknowl . 1775. A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland ; acknowl . Proposals for publishing ...
... favour of the Rights of Lay Patrons ; dictated to me for the general assembly of the church of Scotland ; acknowl . 1774. The Patriot ; acknowl . 1775. A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland ; acknowl . Proposals for publishing ...
Page xxi
... favour of Joseph Knight , an African Negro , who claimed his liberty in the court of session in Scotland , and obtained it ; dic- tated to me ; acknowl . Defence of Mr. Robertson , printer of the Caledonian Mercury , against the society ...
... favour of Joseph Knight , an African Negro , who claimed his liberty in the court of session in Scotland , and obtained it ; dic- tated to me ; acknowl . Defence of Mr. Robertson , printer of the Caledonian Mercury , against the society ...
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... favour of Mr. Wentworth , son of one of his masters , and of Mr. Hector , his schoolfellow and friend ; from which I select the following specimens : Translation of Virgil . Pastoral I. Melibœus . Now , Tityrus , you , supine and ...
... favour of Mr. Wentworth , son of one of his masters , and of Mr. Hector , his schoolfellow and friend ; from which I select the following specimens : Translation of Virgil . Pastoral I. Melibœus . Now , Tityrus , you , supine and ...
Page 69
... 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 ...
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