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ters to write and speak like other men , by shew- shire , there is the following Epitaph upon his ing them that elegance might consist with piety . monument , which I have transcribed : They would have both done honour to a better TO ...
ters to write and speak like other men , by shew- shire , there is the following Epitaph upon his ing them that elegance might consist with piety . monument , which I have transcribed : They would have both done honour to a better TO ...
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improvement , we find that his heart was tender , The concluding words are very remarkable , and his affections warm , as appears from the and shew that he laboured under a severe defollowing very kind letter : pression of spirits .
improvement , we find that his heart was tender , The concluding words are very remarkable , and his affections warm , as appears from the and shew that he laboured under a severe defollowing very kind letter : pression of spirits .
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However , difference which had taken place between his you will , I doubt not , shew me many blanks , worthy father and Dr. Johnson . I have already and I shall do what can be done to have them mentioned , that Johnson was very desirous ...
However , difference which had taken place between his you will , I doubt not , shew me many blanks , worthy father and Dr. Johnson . I have already and I shall do what can be done to have them mentioned , that Johnson was very desirous ...
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| Title | Life of SAMUEL JOHNSON LL.D |
| Author | JAMES BOSWELL |
| Published | 1952 |
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