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... thought to require a more than ordinary share of learning and abilities . I hope , there- fore , to have credit for a declaration , that nothing but the earnest solicitation of Lady Jones , who knew my affection for her husband when ...
... thought to require a more than ordinary share of learning and abilities . I hope , there- fore , to have credit for a declaration , that nothing but the earnest solicitation of Lady Jones , who knew my affection for her husband when ...
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... thought of those brave people , who struggled so long with a superior power for their liberty , inspires me with such an idea of them , that I almost adore their memories . Therefore , to keep up that old laudable custom , I herewith ...
... thought of those brave people , who struggled so long with a superior power for their liberty , inspires me with such an idea of them , that I almost adore their memories . Therefore , to keep up that old laudable custom , I herewith ...
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... thought it might be of use to you , so far as to see what has been done already . I shewed this to Sir Isaac : he remembers that he applied it to all sorts of tables . I have more papers of Mr. Mercator's , and others , upon this ...
... thought it might be of use to you , so far as to see what has been done already . I shewed this to Sir Isaac : he remembers that he applied it to all sorts of tables . I have more papers of Mr. Mercator's , and others , upon this ...
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... thought I could express my thoughts with more energy in my own language . I come now , after a long interval , to 24 MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF.
... thought I could express my thoughts with more energy in my own language . I come now , after a long interval , to 24 MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF.
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... thought our bleak air would have so good an effect upon him . His complexion is now ruddy , which before was sallow and pale , and he is indeed much grown : but I now speak of trifles , I mean in comparison of his learning ; and indeed ...
... thought our bleak air would have so good an effect upon him . His complexion is now ruddy , which before was sallow and pale , and he is indeed much grown : but I now speak of trifles , I mean in comparison of his learning ; and indeed ...
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