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... favour , considering the reputation of the Annotator . ' Be pleased to favour me with a speedy answer , if you are not willing to engage in this scheme ; and appoint me a day to wait upon you , if you are . I am , Sir , your humble ...
... favour , considering the reputation of the Annotator . ' Be pleased to favour me with a speedy answer , if you are not willing to engage in this scheme ; and appoint me a day to wait upon you , if you are . I am , Sir , your humble ...
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... favour from the University of Oxford . But though he had made such a figure in the literary world , it was then thought too great a favour to be asked . Pope , without any knowledge of him but from his London , recommended him to Earl ...
... favour from the University of Oxford . But though he had made such a figure in the literary world , it was then thought too great a favour to be asked . Pope , without any knowledge of him but from his London , recommended him to Earl ...
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... favour of his Majesty , will not be offended at a solicitation necessary to make that favour permanent and effectual . The pension appointed to be paid me at Michaelmas I have not received , and know not where or from whom " I am to ask ...
... favour of his Majesty , will not be offended at a solicitation necessary to make that favour permanent and effectual . The pension appointed to be paid me at Michaelmas I have not received , and know not where or from whom " I am to ask ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION BY CHAUNCEY BREWSTER TINKER | 1 |
LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON SEPT 18 1709 | 17 |
INDEX 657704 | 657 |
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