Memoir of Thomas Drummond, R.E.,F.R.A.S., Under Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1835-1840 |
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... desired in the exercise of his constructive tastes . Having sufficient companionship at home in his brothers and sister , he had few boy friends . He never was a saunterer , bird - nester , or wanderer over the country . For bird ...
... desired in the exercise of his constructive tastes . Having sufficient companionship at home in his brothers and sister , he had few boy friends . He never was a saunterer , bird - nester , or wanderer over the country . For bird ...
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... desired the steward the night before , " he writes , * " to awake me early , in order that I might set off for Woolwich . He forgot to call me , and I awoke at seven o'clock , dressed , put up my things , and got ashore at eight o'clock ...
... desired the steward the night before , " he writes , * " to awake me early , in order that I might set off for Woolwich . He forgot to call me , and I awoke at seven o'clock , dressed , put up my things , and got ashore at eight o'clock ...
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... desired him to take it . We always took farewell at night to avoid disturbing the house in the morning . He refused for a little - a very little . At last he agreed , and I retired so happy , thinking he had got it . In the morning ...
... desired him to take it . We always took farewell at night to avoid disturbing the house in the morning . He refused for a little - a very little . At last he agreed , and I retired so happy , thinking he had got it . In the morning ...
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... determined to go on it himself . There were two soldiers on the pier , one of whom showed a little apprehension at setting off . Drummond placed this man next himself , and desired them both to sit 42 MEMOIR OF THOMAS DRUMMOND .
... determined to go on it himself . There were two soldiers on the pier , one of whom showed a little apprehension at setting off . Drummond placed this man next himself , and desired them both to sit 42 MEMOIR OF THOMAS DRUMMOND .
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John Ferguson McLennan. man next himself , and desired them both to sit quite still . They passed through the arch in safety , when the man who had previously shown apprehension , wishing by activity to restore himself to his officer's ...
John Ferguson McLennan. man next himself , and desired them both to sit quite still . They passed through the arch in safety , when the man who had previously shown apprehension , wishing by activity to restore himself to his officer's ...
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