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 13
... was by no 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 thing
...
... was by no 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 thing
...
Page 21
Though Drummond arrived unaccompanied by a friend , he was not without the
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 ...
Though Drummond arrived unaccompanied by a friend , he was not without the
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 ...
Page 26
He mentions several by name as affected by it , his friend Jackson being one of
them . means to make no progress in his studies , so as to be discharged at the
end of the year . As to he is too far advanced ever to think of retreating ; but he is
...
He mentions several by name as affected by it , his friend Jackson being one of
them . means to make no progress in his studies , so as to be discharged at the
end of the year . As to he is too far advanced ever to think of retreating ; but he is
...
Page 32
I do not mean that you are to show yourself a stiff and sour Presbyterian .
Religion is a matter betwixt God and your own conscience , and you may do your
duty completely both to God and man either as a Presbyterian or an Episcopalian
.
I do not mean that you are to show yourself a stiff and sour Presbyterian .
Religion is a matter betwixt God and your own conscience , and you may do your
duty completely both to God and man either as a Presbyterian or an Episcopalian
.
Page 39
It is probable that in July 1815 , after getting his commission , he returned to
Scotland on a visit to his relations ; that he was thereafter stationed with a
company of the Engineers at Plymouth , where there were the means of military
instruction ...
It is probable that in July 1815 , after getting his commission , he returned to
Scotland on a visit to his relations ; that he was thereafter stationed with a
company of the Engineers at Plymouth , where there were the means of military
instruction ...
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