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Page 26
... such pieces as for their brevity required fome vehicle to convey them to pofterity , it has been the practice of foreign countries , in their memoirs , and of universities and aca- demies , in their acts and transactions , to give . The ...
... such pieces as for their brevity required fome vehicle to convey them to pofterity , it has been the practice of foreign countries , in their memoirs , and of universities and aca- demies , in their acts and transactions , to give . The ...
Page 31
... Such was his amplitude of learning , and fuch his copi- ⚫oufnefs of communication , that it may be doubted whether a day now paffes , in which I have not some ❝ advantage from his friendship . At this man's table I enjoyed many ...
... Such was his amplitude of learning , and fuch his copi- ⚫oufnefs of communication , that it may be doubted whether a day now paffes , in which I have not some ❝ advantage from his friendship . At this man's table I enjoyed many ...
Page 46
... Such a man would not have been fuffered to perish in these times . ' It seems by the event of this first expedition , that Johnfon came to London for little elfe than to look about him : it afforded him no opportunity of forming ...
... Such a man would not have been fuffered to perish in these times . ' It seems by the event of this first expedition , that Johnfon came to London for little elfe than to look about him : it afforded him no opportunity of forming ...
Page 53
... such a temper deferving of the gratitude of thofe , who fuffer fo often from a contrary difpo- • fition . I am , Sir , Your moft humble fervant , SAM . JOHNSON . E 3 Johnfon Johnson and Dodfley were foon agreed ; the price afked DR ...
... such a temper deferving of the gratitude of thofe , who fuffer fo often from a contrary difpo- • fition . I am , Sir , Your moft humble fervant , SAM . JOHNSON . E 3 Johnfon Johnson and Dodfley were foon agreed ; the price afked DR ...
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... such a favour upon a stranger , if he is recommended by the Dean . They fay he is not afraid of the ftricteft examination , though he is of fo long a journey , and will venture it if the • Dean thinks it neceffary , choofing rather to ...
... such a favour upon a stranger , if he is recommended by the Dean . They fay he is not afraid of the ftricteft examination , though he is of fo long a journey , and will venture it if the • Dean thinks it neceffary , choofing rather to ...
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