Memoir of Thomas Drummond, R.E.,F.R.A.S., Under Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1835-1840 |
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The foundation of this equableness was undoubtedly his perfect self - reliance ,
which was early manifested , and rested on the early - developed consciousness
of power . stowed away His sister tells of the first occasion on 16 MEMOIR OF ...
The foundation of this equableness was undoubtedly his perfect self - reliance ,
which was early manifested , and rested on the early - developed consciousness
of power . stowed away His sister tells of the first occasion on 16 MEMOIR OF ...
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stowed away His sister tells of the first occasion on which she noticed a marked
exhibition of this internal energy . They were all proud of his college certificates ,
as of everything connected with him . When he got his appointment to Woolwich ...
stowed away His sister tells of the first occasion on which she noticed a marked
exhibition of this internal energy . They were all proud of his college certificates ,
as of everything connected with him . When he got his appointment to Woolwich ...
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He does not mention the fact that the examiner on the occasion was Professor
Barlow , who from the moment of his arrival took an interest in him . It was before
the appointed hour when the determined young runner reached the gate ; but
after ...
He does not mention the fact that the examiner on the occasion was Professor
Barlow , who from the moment of his arrival took an interest in him . It was before
the appointed hour when the determined young runner reached the gate ; but
after ...
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I am sure you will discover on all occasions polite , obliging dispositions to them ,
and do them any favour in your power ; not by doing their work for them , for that
is a hurt to them , and highly improper on your part , but by giving them advice ...
I am sure you will discover on all occasions polite , obliging dispositions to them ,
and do them any favour in your power ; not by doing their work for them , for that
is a hurt to them , and highly improper on your part , but by giving them advice ...
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You will , no doubt , meet with many young persons who think and talk lightly ,
perhaps irreverently , on these subjects . You need not attempt to correct or
reform them unless the occasion be very favourable ; but , whatever they do ,
preserve ...
You will , no doubt , meet with many young persons who think and talk lightly ,
perhaps irreverently , on these subjects . You need not attempt to correct or
reform them unless the occasion be very favourable ; but , whatever they do ,
preserve ...
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| Title | Memoir of Thomas Drummond, R.E.,F.R.A.S., Under Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1835-1840 |
| Author | John Ferguson McLennan |
| Publisher | Edmonston and Douglas, 1867 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 23 Jul 2010 |
| Length | 475 pages |
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