Life of SAMUEL JOHNSON LL.D1952 |
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... answer the letter which I received this morning . The truth is , the other likewise was received , and I wrote an answer ; but being desirous to transmit you some propos- als and receipts , I waited till I could find a con- venient ...
... answer the letter which I received this morning . The truth is , the other likewise was received , and I wrote an answer ; but being desirous to transmit you some propos- als and receipts , I waited till I could find a con- venient ...
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... answer , with a copy of which I am favoured by the Rev- erend Dr. Farmer , Master of Emanuel Col- lege , Cambridge . MADAM , I hope you will believe that my de- lay in answering your letter could proceed only from my unwillingness to ...
... answer , with a copy of which I am favoured by the Rev- erend Dr. Farmer , Master of Emanuel Col- lege , Cambridge . MADAM , I hope you will believe that my de- lay in answering your letter could proceed only from my unwillingness to ...
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... answer to Kenrick's review of Johnson's Shakspeare . Johnson was at first angry that Kenrick's attack should have the credit of an answer . But afterwards , considering the young man's good intention , he kindly noticed him , and ...
... answer to Kenrick's review of Johnson's Shakspeare . Johnson was at first angry that Kenrick's attack should have the credit of an answer . But afterwards , considering the young man's good intention , he kindly noticed him , and ...
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