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 3J. Richardson, 1821 |
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... believe , by the fear of distress . He had raised money and squandered it , by every artifice of acquisition and folly of expense . But let not his frailties be remembered ; he was a very great man . " I have just begun to print my ...
... believe , by the fear of distress . He had raised money and squandered it , by every artifice of acquisition and folly of expense . But let not his frailties be remembered ; he was a very great man . " I have just begun to print my ...
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... wise man there . " " Sir ( said Johnson ) , I thank you . It is a very handsome compliment , and I believe you speak sincerely . " 66 с VOL . III . Thursday the 20th . My servant will attend you thither Etat . 65. ] 13 DR . JOHNSON .
... wise man there . " " Sir ( said Johnson ) , I thank you . It is a very handsome compliment , and I believe you speak sincerely . " 66 с VOL . III . Thursday the 20th . My servant will attend you thither Etat . 65. ] 13 DR . JOHNSON .
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... believe , only ask for a petition ; if they inquire for whom you ask , you can tell them . " I beg pardon for giving you this trouble ; but it is a matter of great importance . I am , sir , " Your most humble servant , " Octob . 25 ...
... believe , only ask for a petition ; if they inquire for whom you ask , you can tell them . " I beg pardon for giving you this trouble ; but it is a matter of great importance . I am , sir , " Your most humble servant , " Octob . 25 ...
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... believe , are well . My compliments to Mrs. Boswell . I am sir , " Your most affectionate servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " " London , Octob . 27 , 1774. " This letter , which shews his tender concern for an amiable young gentleman to whom ...
... believe , are well . My compliments to Mrs. Boswell . I am sir , " Your most affectionate servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " " London , Octob . 27 , 1774. " This letter , which shews his tender concern for an amiable young gentleman to whom ...
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... believe it gives me pain to hear your conduct represented as unfavourable , while I can only deny what is said , on the ground that your character refutes it , without having Etat . 66. ] 23 DR . JOHNSON . "TO JAMES BOSWELL, ESQ. ...
... believe it gives me pain to hear your conduct represented as unfavourable , while I can only deny what is said , on the ground that your character refutes it , without having Etat . 66. ] 23 DR . JOHNSON . "TO JAMES BOSWELL, ESQ. ...
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