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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... hear that a re- publication 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 re- publication 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 con- tributed ...
... 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 con- tributed ...
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... think on it . You see now it is done . I sent one to the King , and I hear he likes it . " I shall send a parcel into Scotland for presents c 3 Etat . 65. ] 17 DR . JOHNSON . "The plot is so well framed, the intricacy ...
... think on it . You see now it is done . I sent one to the King , and I hear he likes it . " I shall send a parcel into Scotland for presents c 3 Etat . 65. ] 17 DR . JOHNSON . "The plot is so well framed, the intricacy ...
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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 ? 66 ...
... 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 ? 66 ...
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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 . " Jan. 28 , 1775. " " SAM ...
... 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 . " Jan. 28 , 1775. " " SAM ...
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