Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Correspondence of Sir William Jones, Volume 1J. Hatchard, 1806 - 531 pages |
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... University Col- lege , Oxford , is annexed to the Preface . It has frequently been remarked , that the characters of very eminent men cannot be closely examined without a consider- able diminution of the respect , which their general ...
... University Col- lege , Oxford , is annexed to the Preface . It has frequently been remarked , that the characters of very eminent men cannot be closely examined without a consider- able diminution of the respect , which their general ...
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... University unpublished . This may be done at your leisure . It would be a great satisfaction to me , if I could be any way serviceable to you here at London ; and should readily embrace any opportunity to approve and express myself ...
... University unpublished . This may be done at your leisure . It would be a great satisfaction to me , if I could be any way serviceable to you here at London ; and should readily embrace any opportunity to approve and express myself ...
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... Universities . This determination was not adopted without much hesitation ; for it had been strongly recommended to ... University was also the occasion of some discussion . Cambridge was recommended by Dr. Sumner , who had received his ...
... Universities . This determination was not adopted without much hesitation ; for it had been strongly recommended to ... University was also the occasion of some discussion . Cambridge was recommended by Dr. Sumner , who had received his ...
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... University with him , and greatly preferred the situation of Oxford . In the Spring of 1764 , he went to the University for the purpose of being matriculated and entered at College * : but he returned to Harrow for a few months , that ...
... University with him , and greatly preferred the situation of Oxford . In the Spring of 1764 , he went to the University for the purpose of being matriculated and entered at College * : but he returned to Harrow for a few months , that ...
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... University , did not at first correspond with his expectations . Under the tuition of a master , who saw with admiration his capacity and application , who was anxious to assist his exertions , and rewarded their success with unlimited ...
... University , did not at first correspond with his expectations . Under the tuition of a master , who saw with admiration his capacity and application , who was anxious to assist his exertions , and rewarded their success with unlimited ...
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