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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... 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 sent to you . Neither can I prevail ...
... 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 sent to you . Neither can I prevail ...
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... 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 affectionate , humble servant , " July 5 , 1774. " " SAM ...
... 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 affectionate , humble servant , " July 5 , 1774. " " SAM ...
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... young gentleman to whom he had been very much obliged in the Hebrides , I have inserted ac- cording to its date , though before receiving it I had informed him of the melancholy event that the young Laird of Col was unfortunately ...
... young gentleman to whom he had been very much obliged in the Hebrides , I have inserted ac- cording to its date , though before receiving it I had informed him of the melancholy event that the young Laird of Col was unfortunately ...
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... young man , to make a search in the Highlands and Hebrides for a long poem in the Erse language , which was reported to be preserved somewhere in those regions . But when there came forth an Epick Poem in six books , with all the common ...
... young man , to make a search in the Highlands and Hebrides for a long poem in the Erse language , which was reported to be preserved somewhere in those regions . But when there came forth an Epick Poem in six books , with all the common ...
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... young gentleman of that country , who , upon waiting upon him at London , was well received , and experienced all the attention and regard that a warm friend could bestow . Mr. Macleod having also been in London , waited upon the Doctor ...
... young gentleman of that country , who , upon waiting upon him at London , was well received , and experienced all the attention and regard that a warm friend could bestow . Mr. Macleod having also been in London , waited upon the Doctor ...
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