The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin: Including the Whole of His Posthumous Pieces, Letters, &c, Volume 9C. Elliot, 1766 |
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... several thousands of each production shall be fent among their friends through the kingdom ; the work fhall be reported admirable , fublime , un- anfwerable ; fhall ferve to raife the finking cla- mours , and confirm the fcandal of ...
... several thousands of each production shall be fent among their friends through the kingdom ; the work fhall be reported admirable , fublime , un- anfwerable ; fhall ferve to raife the finking cla- mours , and confirm the fcandal of ...
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... several congregations ; and let them know , that the true design of the present men in power , in that and all their pro- ceedings fince in favour of the church , was to bring in popery , France , and the pretender , and to enflave all ...
... several congregations ; and let them know , that the true design of the present men in power , in that and all their pro- ceedings fince in favour of the church , was to bring in popery , France , and the pretender , and to enflave all ...
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... several parties at the very time of transacting it , then the French would have pretenfions to the whole monarchy . And fo it proved in the event ; for the late king of Spain reckoning it an indignity to have his territories cantoned ...
... several parties at the very time of transacting it , then the French would have pretenfions to the whole monarchy . And fo it proved in the event ; for the late king of Spain reckoning it an indignity to have his territories cantoned ...
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... with us , and the several stipulations and agreements pursuant to them . [ g ] Lord Townshend . See John Bull . [ b ] Duke of Marlborough . By H 2 By the grand alliance between the Empire , Eng- land 899851 THE ALLIES .
... with us , and the several stipulations and agreements pursuant to them . [ g ] Lord Townshend . See John Bull . [ b ] Duke of Marlborough . By H 2 By the grand alliance between the Empire , Eng- land 899851 THE ALLIES .
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... the fame proportion as those for whom we fight di- minish theirs , we have been obliged to hire troops VOL . IX . [ i ] Earl of Oxfordh I from from several princes of the empire , whofe ministers and THE ALLIES . 113.
... the fame proportion as those for whom we fight di- minish theirs , we have been obliged to hire troops VOL . IX . [ i ] Earl of Oxfordh I from from several princes of the empire , whofe ministers and THE ALLIES . 113.
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