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. In Three VolumesHenry Baldwin, 1793 |
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... suppose them another proof of Scotch confpiracy in national falfehood . " Do not cenfure the expreffion ; you know it to be true . " Dr. Memis's queftion is fo narrow as to allow no fpeculation ; and I have no facts before me but thofe ...
... suppose , that fuch of the inhabitants as acquired any learning , poffeffed the art of writing as well as their Irish neighbours , and Celtick cousins ; and the queftion is , can fufficient evidence be fhewn of this ? " Those who are ...
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... suppose she is now just beginning to forgive me . am , dear Sir , your humble servant , Feb. 25 , 1775 . SAM . JOHNSON . " Of his " Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland . " On ! 1775 Etat . 66 . On Tuesday , March DR . JOHNSON . 195.
... suppose she is now just beginning to forgive me . am , dear Sir , your humble servant , Feb. 25 , 1775 . SAM . JOHNSON . " Of his " Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland . " On ! 1775 Etat . 66 . On Tuesday , March DR . JOHNSON . 195.
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