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I expected to have seen Mr Aitchison , and to have told him all this , but from
some cause I have not seen him ; but perhaps he has not left London , and I may
yet see him . I trust I may . I have hesitated long with myself whether or not to tell
you ...
I expected to have seen Mr Aitchison , and to have told him all this , but from
some cause I have not seen him ; but perhaps he has not left London , and I may
yet see him . I trust I may . I have hesitated long with myself whether or not to tell
you ...
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You will best preserve it by avoiding causes of offence , and by taking a cautious
part in the offences and differences among your companions and friends . This is
essentially necessary . Because , on proper occasion , there must be no doubt ...
You will best preserve it by avoiding causes of offence , and by taking a cautious
part in the offences and differences among your companions and friends . This is
essentially necessary . Because , on proper occasion , there must be no doubt ...
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Think of the pleasure you give them when you do well , and think of the tears and
misery you would cause them if you were to do otherwise . I am sure your kind ,
affectionate heart could not bear to think of a suffering , miserable mother .
Think of the pleasure you give them when you do well , and think of the tears and
misery you would cause them if you were to do otherwise . I am sure your kind ,
affectionate heart could not bear to think of a suffering , miserable mother .
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... all hands were immersed in the water , and the man who had caused the
accident , being on his feet , was thrown from the pier and drowned . Mr
Drummond and the other man clung to the pier , and Mr Druminond afterwards
described his ...
... all hands were immersed in the water , and the man who had caused the
accident , being on his feet , was thrown from the pier and drowned . Mr
Drummond and the other man clung to the pier , and Mr Druminond afterwards
described his ...
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The rods , it was found , gained 1th of an inch in length after a week of rain ;
which on the length of the base would have caused an error of about 45 inches .
On the other hand , the chain , while it possessed many good qualities , was
attended ...
The rods , it was found , gained 1th of an inch in length after a week of rain ;
which on the length of the base would have caused an error of about 45 inches .
On the other hand , the chain , while it possessed many good qualities , was
attended ...
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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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