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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... wish her well . I am , sir , " Your most humble servant , “ May 10 , 1774. ” " SAM . JOHNSON . " MR . BOSWELL TO DR . JOHNSON . " Edinburgh , May 12 , 1774 . " LORD HAILEs has begged of me to offer you his best respects , and to ...
... wish her well . I am , sir , " Your most humble servant , “ May 10 , 1774. ” " SAM . JOHNSON . " MR . BOSWELL TO DR . JOHNSON . " Edinburgh , May 12 , 1774 . " LORD HAILEs has begged of me to offer you his best respects , and to ...
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... WISH you could have looked over my book be- fore the printer , but it could not easily be . I suspect some mistakes ; but as I deal , perhaps , more in notions than in facts , the matter is not great , and the second edition will be ...
... WISH you could have looked over my book be- fore the printer , but it could not easily be . I suspect some mistakes ; but as I deal , perhaps , more in notions than in facts , the matter is not great , and the second edition will be ...
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... wish you could have read the book before it was printed , but our distance does not easily permit it . " I am sorry Lord Hailes does not intend to publish Walton ; I am afraid it will not be done so well , if it be done at all . 66 I ...
... wish you could have read the book before it was printed , but our distance does not easily permit it . " I am sorry Lord Hailes does not intend to publish Walton ; I am afraid it will not be done so well , if it be done at all . 66 I ...
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... wish to have one 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 ...
... wish to have one 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 ...
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... wish that they might be given before they are bought ; but I am afraid that Mr. Strahan will send to you and to the booksellers at the same time . Trade is as diligent as courtesy . I have mentioned all that you recommended . Pray make ...
... wish that they might be given before they are bought ; but I am afraid that Mr. Strahan will send to you and to the booksellers at the same time . Trade is as diligent as courtesy . I have mentioned all that you recommended . Pray make ...
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