Life of SAMUEL JOHNSON LL.D1952 |
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... Lucy Porter , as related to her by his mother . When he was a child in petti- coats , and had learnt to read , Mrs. Johnson one morning put the common prayerbook into his hands , pointed to the collect for the day , and said , " Sam ...
... Lucy Porter , as related to her by his mother . When he was a child in petti- coats , and had learnt to read , Mrs. Johnson one morning put the common prayerbook into his hands , pointed to the collect for the day , and said , " Sam ...
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... Lucy Porter , which I did , I really believe , with sincere satisfaction on both sides . I am sure I was glad to see her again ; and , as I take her to be very honest , I trust she was glad to see me again ; for she expressed herself so ...
... Lucy Porter , which I did , I really believe , with sincere satisfaction on both sides . I am sure I was glad to see her again ; and , as I take her to be very honest , I trust she was glad to see me again ; for she expressed herself so ...
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... LUCY PORTER , IN LICHFIELD DEAR MADAM , I am very ill , and desire your prayers . I have sent Mr. Green the Epitaph , and a power to call on you for ten pounds . I laid this summer a stone over Tetty , in the chapel of Bromley , in Kent ...
... LUCY PORTER , IN LICHFIELD DEAR MADAM , I am very ill , and desire your prayers . I have sent Mr. Green the Epitaph , and a power to call on you for ten pounds . I laid this summer a stone over Tetty , in the chapel of Bromley , in Kent ...
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