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 21
The reason for doubting the value of the promise lay in the character of the
governor as painted by some cadets . “ He is a man , ” says Drummond , drawing
in a few words a picture , “ of diminutive stature , broken constitution , and low
spirits ...
The reason for doubting the value of the promise lay in the character of the
governor as painted by some cadets . “ He is a man , ” says Drummond , drawing
in a few words a picture , “ of diminutive stature , broken constitution , and low
spirits ...
Page 32
No well - bred gentleman swears , — at least it is a blemish on any character ,
and puts the gentleman on a level with the greatest blackguard . Thomas , you
are to be a soldier and a man of honour , and you must preserve that character ...
No well - bred gentleman swears , — at least it is a blemish on any character ,
and puts the gentleman on a level with the greatest blackguard . Thomas , you
are to be a soldier and a man of honour , and you must preserve that character ...
Page 34
Much of this success , " says General Larcom , “ was doubtless to be attributed to
the admirable preliminary education he had received , but much also to a
character of determined perseverance , and to the vigorous and well - regulated
mind ...
Much of this success , " says General Larcom , “ was doubtless to be attributed to
the admirable preliminary education he had received , but much also to a
character of determined perseverance , and to the vigorous and well - regulated
mind ...
Page 35
His mathematical character at Woolwich has been thus well and justly sketched
by his friend and master , Professor Barlow . “ Mr Drummond , by his amiable
disposition , soon gained the esteem of the masters under whom he was
instructed ...
His mathematical character at Woolwich has been thus well and justly sketched
by his friend and master , Professor Barlow . “ Mr Drummond , by his amiable
disposition , soon gained the esteem of the masters under whom he was
instructed ...
Page 36
Mr Christie's good - will turned on the favourable opinion he had formed of his
character and abilities . In short , to a man like Drummond , introductions are of
importance only in so far as the acts of friendly recognition to which they may
lead ...
Mr Christie's good - will turned on the favourable opinion he had formed of his
character and abilities . In short , to a man like Drummond , introductions are of
importance only in so far as the acts of friendly recognition to which they may
lead ...
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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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