The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Heritage Press, 1963 |
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Page 180
... letter , it is impossi- ble to doubt . He , however , with that glossy duplicity which was his constant study , affected to be quite unconcerned . Dr. Adams mentioned to Mr. Robert Dodsley that he was sorry Johnson had written his letter ...
... letter , it is impossi- ble to doubt . He , however , with that glossy duplicity which was his constant study , affected to be quite unconcerned . Dr. Adams mentioned to Mr. Robert Dodsley that he was sorry Johnson had written his letter ...
Page 195
... letter of thanks , with a letter to the Vice - Chancellor , and sent another to Mr. Wise ; but have heard from nobody since , and begin to think myself forgotten . It is true , I sent you a double letter , and you may fear an expensive ...
... letter of thanks , with a letter to the Vice - Chancellor , and sent another to Mr. Wise ; but have heard from nobody since , and begin to think myself forgotten . It is true , I sent you a double letter , and you may fear an expensive ...
Page 382
... letter , and enclose a fifty pound note , I should take care to deliver it . He accordingly did write him a letter , mentioning that he was only paying a legacy a little sooner . To his letter he added , “ P. S. I am going to part with ...
... letter , and enclose a fifty pound note , I should take care to deliver it . He accordingly did write him a letter , mentioning that he was only paying a legacy a little sooner . To his letter he added , “ P. S. I am going to part with ...
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