The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies, and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order; a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons; and Various Original Pieces of His Composition Never Before Published: the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great Britain, for Near Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 5C. Ewer & T. Bedlington, 1824 |
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... Brocklesby , who is my neighbour . My physicians are very friendly , and give me great hopes ; but you may imagine my situa tion . I have so far recovered my vocal powers , as to repeat the Lord's Prayer with no very imperfect ar ...
... Brocklesby , who is my neighbour . My physicians are very friendly , and give me great hopes ; but you may imagine my situa tion . I have so far recovered my vocal powers , as to repeat the Lord's Prayer with no very imperfect ar ...
Page 102
... lie . External locality has great effects , at least upon all em- bodied beings . I hope this little journey will afford me at least some suspense of Melancholy . " M. ] 66 DEAR SIR , " TO DR . BROCKLESBY . 102 [ 1783 . THE LIFE OF.
... lie . External locality has great effects , at least upon all em- bodied beings . I hope this little journey will afford me at least some suspense of Melancholy . " M. ] 66 DEAR SIR , " TO DR . BROCKLESBY . 102 [ 1783 . THE LIFE OF.
Page 103
... BROCKLESBY . Heale , near Salisbury , Aug. 29 , 1783 . " WITHOUT appearing to want a just sense of your kind attention , I cannot omit to give an account of the day which seemed to appear in some sort perilous . I rose at five , and ...
... BROCKLESBY . Heale , near Salisbury , Aug. 29 , 1783 . " WITHOUT appearing to want a just sense of your kind attention , I cannot omit to give an account of the day which seemed to appear in some sort perilous . I rose at five , and ...
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... Brocklesby . Í return thanks with great sincerity , having lived long enough to know what gratitude is due to such friendship ; and entreat that my refusal may not be imputed to sullenness or pride . I am , indeed , in no want ...
... Brocklesby . Í return thanks with great sincerity , having lived long enough to know what gratitude is due to such friendship ; and entreat that my refusal may not be imputed to sullenness or pride . I am , indeed , in no want ...
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... Mr. Barry was adopt- ed by Dr. Brocklesby , who joined with me in forming the plan . We meet thrice a week , and he who misses forfeits two - pence . " If you are willing to become a member , 122 [ 1783 . THE LIFE OF.
... Mr. Barry was adopt- ed by Dr. Brocklesby , who joined with me in forming the plan . We meet thrice a week , and he who misses forfeits two - pence . " If you are willing to become a member , 122 [ 1783 . THE LIFE OF.
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