The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., Volume 2Macmillan, 1912 |
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Page 318
... Dodd . I know not how you think on that subject ; though the newspapers give us a say- ing of yours in favour of mercy to him . But I own I am very desirous that the royal prerogative of remission of punishment , should be employed to ...
... Dodd . I know not how you think on that subject ; though the newspapers give us a say- ing of yours in favour of mercy to him . But I own I am very desirous that the royal prerogative of remission of punishment , should be employed to ...
Page 319
... Dodd was put to death yesterday , in opposition to the recommendation of the jury , -the petition of the city of London , --and a subsequent petition signed by three - and - twenty thousand hands . Surely the voice of the public , when ...
... Dodd was put to death yesterday , in opposition to the recommendation of the jury , -the petition of the city of London , --and a subsequent petition signed by three - and - twenty thousand hands . Surely the voice of the public , when ...
Page 320
... Dodd ; but he believed those whom he wished to be right , as it is thought , till within three days of his end . He died with pious composure and resolution . I have just seen the Ordinary that attended him . His address to his fellow ...
... Dodd ; but he believed those whom he wished to be right , as it is thought , till within three days of his end . He died with pious composure and resolution . I have just seen the Ordinary that attended him . His address to his fellow ...
Page 324
... Dodd made a dismal impression upon my mind . " I had sagacity enough to divine that you wrote his speech to the Recorder , before sentence was pronounced . I am glad you have written so much for him ; and I hope to be favoured with an ...
... Dodd made a dismal impression upon my mind . " I had sagacity enough to divine that you wrote his speech to the Recorder , before sentence was pronounced . I am glad you have written so much for him ; and I hope to be favoured with an ...
Page 325
... Dodd , you shall know more fully when we meet . " Of law - suits there is no end ; poor Sir Allan must have another trial , for which , however , his antagonist cannot be much blamed , having two judges on his side . I am more afraid of ...
... Dodd , you shall know more fully when we meet . " Of law - suits there is no end ; poor Sir Allan must have another trial , for which , however , his antagonist cannot be much blamed , having two judges on his side . I am more afraid of ...
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