The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.Dent, 1949 |
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... dear Sir , & c . " [ London ] Feb. 4 , 1755. " DEAR SIR , TO THE SAME . " SAM . JOHNSON . " " I HAD a letter last week from Mr. Wise , but have yet heard nothing from you , nor know in what state my affair 2 stands ; of which I beg you ...
... dear Sir , & c . " [ London ] Feb. 4 , 1755. " DEAR SIR , TO THE SAME . " SAM . JOHNSON . " " I HAD a letter last week from Mr. Wise , but have yet heard nothing from you , nor know in what state my affair 2 stands ; of which I beg you ...
Page 177
... Dear Sir , " Your most affectionate , & c . " SAM . JOHNSON . " " [ London ] June 10 , 1755. " " DEAR SIR , TO THE SAME . " To talk of coming to you , and not yet to come , has an air of trifling which I would not willingly have among ...
... Dear Sir , " Your most affectionate , & c . " SAM . JOHNSON . " " [ London ] June 10 , 1755. " " DEAR SIR , TO THE SAME . " To talk of coming to you , and not yet to come , has an air of trifling which I would not willingly have among ...
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... DEAR SIR , " IF you are now able to comprehend that I might neglect to write without any diminution of affection , you have taught me , likewise , how that neglect may be uneasily felt without resentment . I wished for your letter a ...
... DEAR SIR , " IF you are now able to comprehend that I might neglect to write without any diminution of affection , you have taught me , likewise , how that neglect may be uneasily felt without resentment . I wished for your letter a ...
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