Memoir of Thomas Drummond, R.E.,F.R.A.S., Under Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1835-1840 |
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Page 16
... equableness was undoubtedly his perfect self - reliance , which was early
manifested , and rested on the early - developed consciousness of power . His
sister tells of the first occasion on which she 16 MEMOIR OF THOMAS
DRUMMOND .
... equableness was undoubtedly his perfect self - reliance , which was early
manifested , and rested on the early - developed consciousness of power . His
sister tells of the first occasion on which she 16 MEMOIR OF THOMAS
DRUMMOND .
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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 , and
she was ...
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 , and
she was ...
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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 | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 16 Jun 2006 |
| Length | 475 pages |
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