The Annual Biography and Obituary, Volume 2Longman., 1818 |
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... possessed considerable property , but in consequence of some unsuccessful speculations in that species of underground lottery connected with mines , his circumstances became em- barrassed , and he removed from his former place of abode ...
... possessed considerable property , but in consequence of some unsuccessful speculations in that species of underground lottery connected with mines , his circumstances became em- barrassed , and he removed from his former place of abode ...
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... possessed an estate at Swinderby , in that county , and had several children , all of whom , with the ex- ception of one † , appear to have paid the great debt of nature . The subject of this narrative was born in the city just ...
... possessed an estate at Swinderby , in that county , and had several children , all of whom , with the ex- ception of one † , appear to have paid the great debt of nature . The subject of this narrative was born in the city just ...
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... 1796. In 1788 , he was one of the stewards of the meeting for celebrating the centenary of the revolution of 1688 ; in 1789 , he beheld , with inexpressible delight , possessed not only a fine taste for , but were DR . DISNEY . 57.
... 1796. In 1788 , he was one of the stewards of the meeting for celebrating the centenary of the revolution of 1688 ; in 1789 , he beheld , with inexpressible delight , possessed not only a fine taste for , but were DR . DISNEY . 57.
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possessed not only a fine taste for , but were liberal encouragers of the various productions both of the chisel and the graver . Dr. Disney expresses himself thus , in his preface to the memoirs , dated from " the Hyde , September 28 ...
possessed not only a fine taste for , but were liberal encouragers of the various productions both of the chisel and the graver . Dr. Disney expresses himself thus , in his preface to the memoirs , dated from " the Hyde , September 28 ...
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... possessed the noblest and freest consti- tution in the world ; and he never went further than to express a wish coupled with an honest intention of removing some of those practices introduced by time and corruption , which are supposed ...
... possessed the noblest and freest consti- tution in the world ; and he never went further than to express a wish coupled with an honest intention of removing some of those practices introduced by time and corruption , which are supposed ...
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accordingly accustomed acquainted actually Admiral afterwards appears attained Auchterarder Bart became born Brand Hollis celebrated character church Church of England circumstances conduct consequence considerable course court Croft Curran daughter deemed degree demise died Disney distinguished divine Dublin Duke Earl early eloquence eminently England Erskine father favour fortune friendship gentleman George Glenie Grace honour Horner House of Commons Ireland Irwin James Glenie John John Disney King labours lady length letter literary lived London Lord Lycomedes manner married memoir mind minister native nature never noble nobleman obtained occasion parliament period person political Ponsonby possessed present Prince Prince Regent Princess principles profession proved reign religion rendered residence respect Royal Highness Sarcophagus Scotland Sir Herbert Croft Sir William soon talents taste Thomas Thomas Brand Hollis Thomas Hollis Thomson tion William Thomson young
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