The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D., Volume 1Dent, 1949 |
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... humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " His circumstances were at this time embarrassed ; yet his affection for his mother was so warm , and so liberal , that he took upon himself a debt of hers , which , though small in itself , was then ...
... humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " His circumstances were at this time embarrassed ; yet his affection for his mother was so warm , and so liberal , that he took upon himself a debt of hers , which , though small in itself , was then ...
Page 496
... humble servant , TO THE SAME . " We are thinking to augment our club , and I am desirous of nominating you , if you care to stand the ballot , and can attend on Friday nights at least twice in five weeks : less than this is too little ...
... humble servant , TO THE SAME . " We are thinking to augment our club , and I am desirous of nominating you , if you care to stand the ballot , and can attend on Friday nights at least twice in five weeks : less than this is too little ...
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... humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . ” At this time was in agitation a matter of great consequence to me and my family , which I should not obtrude upon the world , were it not that the part which Dr. Johnson's friendship for me made him ...
... humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . ” At this time was in agitation a matter of great consequence to me and my family , which I should not obtrude upon the world , were it not that the part which Dr. Johnson's friendship for me made him ...
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