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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... Compliments to Madam and Miss . " DEAR SIR , TO THE SAME . " THE lady who delivers this has a lawsuit , in which she desires to make use of your skill and elo- quence , and she seems to think that she shall have something more of both ...
... Compliments to Madam and Miss . " DEAR SIR , TO THE SAME . " THE lady who delivers this has a lawsuit , in which she desires to make use of your skill and elo- quence , and she seems to think that she shall have something more of both ...
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... compliments to your lady and both the young ones . " I am , sir , your , & c . " SAM . JOHNSON . " " MR . BOSWELL TO DR . JOHNSON . " Edinburgh , June 24 , 1774 . " You do not acknowledge the receipt of the various packets which I have ...
... compliments to your lady and both the young ones . " I am , sir , your , & c . " SAM . JOHNSON . " " MR . BOSWELL TO DR . JOHNSON . " Edinburgh , June 24 , 1774 . " You do not acknowledge the receipt of the various packets which I have ...
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... compliments to all the three ladies . ” TO BENNET LANGTON , ESQ . AT LANGTON , NEAR SPILSBY , LINCOLNSHIRE . 66 DEAR SIR , " You have reason to reproach me that I have left your last letter so long unanswered , but I had nothing ...
... compliments to all the three ladies . ” TO BENNET LANGTON , ESQ . AT LANGTON , NEAR SPILSBY , LINCOLNSHIRE . 66 DEAR SIR , " You have reason to reproach me that I have left your last letter so long unanswered , but I had nothing ...
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... compliments to all the ladies , and remember me to young George and his sisters . I reckon George begins to shew a pair of heels . " Do not be sullen now , but let me find a letter when I come back . I am , dear sir , " Your ...
... compliments to all the ladies , and remember me to young George and his sisters . I reckon George begins to shew a pair of heels . " Do not be sullen now , but let me find a letter when I come back . I am , dear sir , " Your ...
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... compliments to all my friends , and tell Frank I hope he remembers my advice . When his money is out , let him have more . I am , sir , " Your humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " " MR . BOSWELL TO DR . JOHNSON . " Edinburgh , Aug. 30 ...
... compliments to all my friends , and tell Frank I hope he remembers my advice . When his money is out , let him have more . I am , sir , " Your humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " " MR . BOSWELL TO DR . JOHNSON . " Edinburgh , Aug. 30 ...
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