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 3C. Ewer & T. Bedlington, 1824 |
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... hear that a republi- cation of Isaac Walton's Lives is intended . You have been in a mistake in thinking that Lord Hailes had it in view . I remember one morning , while he sat with you in my house , he said , that there should be a new ...
... hear that a republi- cation of Isaac Walton's Lives is intended . You have been in a mistake in thinking that Lord Hailes had it in view . I remember one morning , while he sat with you in my house , he said , that there should be a new ...
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... hear often from you . I am , dear sir , " Your affectionate humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " " London , Octob . 1 , 1774. " This tour to Wales , which was made in company with Mr. and Mrs. Thrale , though it no doubt contribu- 1 I ...
... hear often from you . I am , dear sir , " Your affectionate humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " " London , Octob . 1 , 1774. " This tour to Wales , which was made in company with Mr. and Mrs. Thrale , though it no doubt contribu- 1 I ...
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... hear he likes it . now , " I shall send a parcel into Scotland for presents , and intend to give to many of my friends . In your cata- logue you left out Lord Auchinleck . " Let me know , as fast as you read it , how you like it ; and ...
... hear he likes it . now , " I shall send a parcel into Scotland for presents , and intend to give to many of my friends . In your cata- logue you left out Lord Auchinleck . " Let me know , as fast as you read it , how you like it ; and ...
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... hear how you like the book ; it is , I think , much liked here . But Macpherson is very furious ; can you give me any more intelligence about him , or his Fingal ? Do what you can , and do it quickly . Is Lord Hailes on our side ...
... hear how you like the book ; it is , I think , much liked here . But Macpherson is very furious ; can you give me any more intelligence about him , or his Fingal ? Do what you can , and do it quickly . Is Lord Hailes on our side ...
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... hear no more of Macpherson . I shall long to know what Lord Hailes says of it . Lend it him privately , I shall send the parcel as soon as I can . Make my compliments to Mrs. Boswell . I am , sir , & c . " SAM . JOHNSON . " " Jan. 28 ...
... hear no more of Macpherson . I shall long to know what Lord Hailes says of it . Lend it him privately , I shall send the parcel as soon as I can . Make my compliments to Mrs. Boswell . I am , sir , & c . " SAM . JOHNSON . " " Jan. 28 ...
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