Memoirs of William Stevens, esq. [by sir J.A. Park.]. |
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... written a hasty sketch of his character in the Gentleman's Magazine for Feb. 1807 , none of Mr. Stevens's numerous friends would afterwards take out of the Author's hands a work , which they were pleased to think was thus appropriated B ...
... written a hasty sketch of his character in the Gentleman's Magazine for Feb. 1807 , none of Mr. Stevens's numerous friends would afterwards take out of the Author's hands a work , which they were pleased to think was thus appropriated B ...
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... written , attained to excellence ; but it is seldom pointed out by what means , by what previous preparation , by what course of study , by what exertions of time , of thought , of talents , or by the exercise of what vir- tues , such ...
... written , attained to excellence ; but it is seldom pointed out by what means , by what previous preparation , by what course of study , by what exertions of time , of thought , of talents , or by the exercise of what vir- tues , such ...
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... written by him to a lady , who had been his constant correspondent above thirty years , about five weeks before his death . " As for your having been overwhelmed with the " fears of death , it could not be on your own ac- count , but ...
... written by him to a lady , who had been his constant correspondent above thirty years , about five weeks before his death . " As for your having been overwhelmed with the " fears of death , it could not be on your own ac- count , but ...
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... written from Bristol to a young friend , who appears to have even then profited by his instructions and example . The letter is dated the 31st August , 1756 , from Bristol Hot Wells . " 6 " I thank you for sending a letter to my tenant ...
... written from Bristol to a young friend , who appears to have even then profited by his instructions and example . The letter is dated the 31st August , 1756 , from Bristol Hot Wells . " 6 " I thank you for sending a letter to my tenant ...
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... writing to you on " the melancholy subject , lest I should only in- " crease your sorrow : for indeed I was too sensi- 66 bly affected myself , in being deprived of so good " a friend to be able to speak comfort to others , " and had ...
... writing to you on " the melancholy subject , lest I should only in- " crease your sorrow : for indeed I was too sensi- 66 bly affected myself , in being deprived of so good " a friend to be able to speak comfort to others , " and had ...
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