Memoir of Thomas Drummond, R.E.,F.R.A.S., Under Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1835-1840 |
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... means one - sided . It is impossible to say what might have been the effect on his career of a bias towards mere literary culture , had it been given at this time . A love for classical literature grew upon him with his years , a rare ...
... means one - sided . It is impossible to say what might have been the effect on his career of a bias towards mere literary culture , had it been given at this time . A love for classical literature grew upon him with his years , a rare ...
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... means in his possession to enable him soon to make friends for himself . Among his introductions was one to Colonel Mudge , who , after a distinguished career as a geodesist , as superin- tendent of the Ordnance Survey ( which office he ...
... means in his possession to enable him soon to make friends for himself . Among his introductions was one to Colonel Mudge , who , after a distinguished career as a geodesist , as superin- tendent of the Ordnance Survey ( which office he ...
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... means to make no pro- gress in his studies , so as to be discharged at the end of the year . As to he is too far advanced ever 66 to think of retreating ; but he is completely tired of it . Keep all this a deep secret from their friends ...
... means to make no pro- gress in his studies , so as to be discharged at the end of the year . As to he is too far advanced ever 66 to think of retreating ; but he is completely tired of it . Keep all this a deep secret from their friends ...
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... mean that you are to show your- self a stiff and sour Presbyterian . Religion is a matter betwixt God and your own conscience , and you may do your duty com- pletely both to God and man either as a Presbyterian or an Episcopalian . What ...
... mean that you are to show your- self a stiff and sour Presbyterian . Religion is a matter betwixt God and your own conscience , and you may do your duty com- pletely both to God and man either as a Presbyterian or an Episcopalian . What ...
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... means of making distant points steadily and distinctly visible are next in practical importance to the excel- lence of the instruments for measuring angles . It will be seen hereafter that Mr Drummond made most im- portant contributions ...
... means of making distant points steadily and distinctly visible are next in practical importance to the excel- lence of the instruments for measuring angles . It will be seen hereafter that Mr Drummond made most im- portant contributions ...
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