The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys & Wheeler, 1826 |
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Page 69
... reverend fop , that " he can be but half a beau . " Addison , in the Spectator , has given us a fine portrait of a clergyman , who is supposed to be a member of his club ; and Johnson has exhibited a model , in the character of Mr ...
... reverend fop , that " he can be but half a beau . " Addison , in the Spectator , has given us a fine portrait of a clergyman , who is supposed to be a member of his club ; and Johnson has exhibited a model , in the character of Mr ...
Page 81
... Mr. Allen the printer , [ Mr. Macbean , ] and Mrs. Hall , sister of the reverend Mr. John VOL . IV . f See this explained , p . 44 , 45 , 46 , of this volume . G Wesley , and resembling him , as I thought , ÆTAT . 72. ] 81 DR . JOHNSON .
... Mr. Allen the printer , [ Mr. Macbean , ] and Mrs. Hall , sister of the reverend Mr. John VOL . IV . f See this explained , p . 44 , 45 , 46 , of this volume . G Wesley , and resembling him , as I thought , ÆTAT . 72. ] 81 DR . JOHNSON .
Page 109
... reverend Mr. Palmerd , fellow of Queen's college , Cambridge , dined with us . He expressed a wish that a better provision were made for parish clerks . JOHNSON . Yes , sir ; a parish clerk should be a man who is able to make a will ...
... reverend Mr. Palmerd , fellow of Queen's college , Cambridge , dined with us . He expressed a wish that a better provision were made for parish clerks . JOHNSON . Yes , sir ; a parish clerk should be a man who is able to make a will ...
Page 110
... reverend Mr. Smith , vicar of Southill , a very re- spectable man , with a very agreeable family , sent an invi- tation to us to drink tea . I remarked Dr. Johnson's very respectful politeness . Though always fond of changing the scene ...
... reverend Mr. Smith , vicar of Southill , a very re- spectable man , with a very agreeable family , sent an invi- tation to us to drink tea . I remarked Dr. Johnson's very respectful politeness . Though always fond of changing the scene ...
Page 134
... REVEREND MR . AT BATH . SIR , -Being now in the country in a state of reco- very , as I hope , from a very oppressive disorder , I cannot neglect the acknowledgement of your christian letter . The book called the Beauties of Johnson ...
... REVEREND MR . AT BATH . SIR , -Being now in the country in a state of reco- very , as I hope , from a very oppressive disorder , I cannot neglect the acknowledgement of your christian letter . The book called the Beauties of Johnson ...
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