Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Correspondence of Sir William Jones, Volume 1J. Hatchard, 1806 - 531 pages |
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Page vii
... hope therefore , to have credit for a declaration , that nothing but the earnest solicitation of Lady Jones , who knew my affection for her Husband when living , and my unabated regard for his memory , and who conceived that these ...
... hope therefore , to have credit for a declaration , that nothing but the earnest solicitation of Lady Jones , who knew my affection for her Husband when living , and my unabated regard for his memory , and who conceived that these ...
Page 9
... hope it will not be long before you find leisure to send me what you have further done on this curious subject . No excuse must be made against the publishing of them , since with respect to reputation , I dare say it will be no way to ...
... hope it will not be long before you find leisure to send me what you have further done on this curious subject . No excuse must be made against the publishing of them , since with respect to reputation , I dare say it will be no way to ...
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... hope you will let me know in what time I may expect them . - Do me the justice to believe , that I am , with all sincerity , Your most humble servant , WILLIAM JONES . From the SAME to the SAME . SIR , London , April 29th , 1713 . Ever ...
... hope you will let me know in what time I may expect them . - Do me the justice to believe , that I am , with all sincerity , Your most humble servant , WILLIAM JONES . From the SAME to the SAME . SIR , London , April 29th , 1713 . Ever ...
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... hope it will not be long before we shall see the beginning of that noble book . I shall be in some pain till I hear that you have received my old manu- script , it being a favourite purely on account of some extravagancies in it ; but I ...
... hope it will not be long before we shall see the beginning of that noble book . I shall be in some pain till I hear that you have received my old manu- script , it being a favourite purely on account of some extravagancies in it ; but I ...
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... hope to have the satisfaction of seeing you here before I leave England , assuring you with truth , that I consider the honour of your acquaintance among the greatest advantages attending my visit to this country . SIR , I am , & c ...
... hope to have the satisfaction of seeing you here before I leave England , assuring you with truth , that I consider the honour of your acquaintance among the greatest advantages attending my visit to this country . SIR , I am , & c ...
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