Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.H. Washbourne, 1857 - 580 pages |
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... compliments to Mr. Ellis , and to Mrs. Clapp , and Mr. Smith . " Let me know what English books you read for your entertainment . You can never be wise unless you love reading . " Do not imagine that I shall forget or forsake you ; for ...
... compliments to Mr. Ellis , and to Mrs. Clapp , and Mr. Smith . " Let me know what English books you read for your entertainment . You can never be wise unless you love reading . " Do not imagine that I shall forget or forsake you ; for ...
Page 229
... compliments to Mrs. Boswell . I am , Sir , " Your most affectionate servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " London , October 27 , 1774 . This letter , which shews his tender con- cern for an amiable young gentleman to whom he had been very much ...
... compliments to Mrs. Boswell . I am , Sir , " Your most affectionate servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " London , October 27 , 1774 . This letter , which shews his tender con- cern for an amiable young gentleman to whom he had been very much ...
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... compliments to Mrs Boswell . " I am , Sir , & c . " Jan. 28 , 1775. " " As for myself , I am ashamed to say I have read little and thought little on the subject of America . I will be much obliged to you , if you will direct me where I ...
... compliments to Mrs Boswell . " I am , Sir , & c . " Jan. 28 , 1775. " " As for myself , I am ashamed to say I have read little and thought little on the subject of America . I will be much obliged to you , if you will direct me where I ...
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