The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
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... Joshua Reynolds , had invited me to meet Mr. Wilkes and some more gentlemen , on Wed- nesday , May 15th . ' Pray , " said I , " let us have Dr. Johnson . " - What with Mr. Wilkes ? not for the world , " said Mr. Edward Dilly : " Dr ...
... Joshua Reynolds , had invited me to meet Mr. Wilkes and some more gentlemen , on Wed- nesday , May 15th . ' Pray , " said I , " let us have Dr. Johnson . " - What with Mr. Wilkes ? not for the world , " said Mr. Edward Dilly : " Dr ...
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... for the taste and judgement of the excellent and eminent person to whom they are addressed . TO SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS . " DEAR SIR , -I F 2 ETAT . 67. ] 67 DR . JOHNSON . On the evening of the next day I took leave ...
... for the taste and judgement of the excellent and eminent person to whom they are addressed . TO SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS . " DEAR SIR , -I F 2 ETAT . 67. ] 67 DR . JOHNSON . On the evening of the next day I took leave ...
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James Boswell. TO SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS . " DEAR SIR , -I have been kept away from you , I know not well how ; and of these vexatious hindrances I know not when there will be an end . I therefore send you the poor dear doctor's epitaph ...
James Boswell. TO SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS . " DEAR SIR , -I have been kept away from you , I know not well how ; and of these vexatious hindrances I know not when there will be an end . I therefore send you the poor dear doctor's epitaph ...
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... Joshua Reynolds's . All the com- pany present , except myself , were friends and acquaint- ance of Dr. Goldsmith . The epitaph written for him by Dr. Johnson became the subject of conversation , and various emendations were suggested ...
... Joshua Reynolds's . All the com- pany present , except myself , were friends and acquaint- ance of Dr. Goldsmith . The epitaph written for him by Dr. Johnson became the subject of conversation , and various emendations were suggested ...
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... Joshua agreed to carry it to Dr. Johnson , who received it with much good humourt , and desired sir Joshua to tell the gentlemen , that he would alter the epi- taph in any manner they pleased , as to the sense of it ; This prelate , who ...
... Joshua agreed to carry it to Dr. Johnson , who received it with much good humourt , and desired sir Joshua to tell the gentlemen , that he would alter the epi- taph in any manner they pleased , as to the sense of it ; This prelate , who ...
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