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... observations , which would have added more to the bulk of the Memoirs than to the informa- tion or entertainment of the reader . I have now given such explanation , on the subject of the Memoirs , as appeared to me necessary ; but I ...
... observations , which would have added more to the bulk of the Memoirs than to the informa- tion or entertainment of the reader . I have now given such explanation , on the subject of the Memoirs , as appeared to me necessary ; but I ...
Page 8
... Observations , which will be a work of good use , especially as it is now freed from the trifles it was loaded with . Sir , I have one thing which I would trouble you with fur- ther , and that is , to let me know what lectures , or ...
... Observations , which will be a work of good use , especially as it is now freed from the trifles it was loaded with . Sir , I have one thing which I would trouble you with fur- ther , and that is , to let me know what lectures , or ...
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... observations , seem defective . I should be glad to be informed where Į can be supplied best . I am extremely pleased to find that Sir Isaac's book is so near being finished ; and it is not less agreeable to me to hear , that your own ...
... observations , seem defective . I should be glad to be informed where Į can be supplied best . I am extremely pleased to find that Sir Isaac's book is so near being finished ; and it is not less agreeable to me to hear , that your own ...
Page 26
... observation , equally flattering to him and tempting to his mother , that his talents , united with such indefatigable industry , must ensure the most brilliant success , and conse- quently the acquisition of wealth and reputation . It ...
... observation , equally flattering to him and tempting to his mother , that his talents , united with such indefatigable industry , must ensure the most brilliant success , and conse- quently the acquisition of wealth and reputation . It ...
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... observation , that he was no less indebted to his uncommon industry and method for his attainments , than to his superior capacity . A mind thus occupied in the pursuit of universal literature , was little susceptible of the passions of ...
... observation , that he was no less indebted to his uncommon industry and method for his attainments , than to his superior capacity . A mind thus occupied in the pursuit of universal literature , was little susceptible of the passions of ...
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