Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Correspondence of Sir William Jones, Volume 1J. Hatchard, 1806 - 531 pages |
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Page x
... observe , that in consequence of interlineations , corrections , erasures , and mutilation from time , I could not always ascertain the exact words which he ultimately adopted . In such cases I have been compelled to exercise my own ...
... observe , that in consequence of interlineations , corrections , erasures , and mutilation from time , I could not always ascertain the exact words which he ultimately adopted . In such cases I have been compelled to exercise my own ...
Page xi
... observations , which would have added more to the bulk of the Memoirs , than to the information or entertainment of the reader . I have now given such explanation on the subject of the Me- moirs , as appeared to me necessary ; but I ...
... observations , which would have added more to the bulk of the Memoirs , than to the information or entertainment of the reader . I have now given such explanation on the subject of the Me- moirs , as appeared to me necessary ; but I ...
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... 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 further , and that is , to let me know what lectures , or other ...
... 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 further , and that is , to let me know what lectures , or other ...
Page 11
... observations , seem defective . I should be glad to be informed where I 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 I 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 ...
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... observe ) we ought to regret the loss of every honourable man ; and if I had the pleasure of your conversation , I would certainly give you any consolatory advice that lay in my power , and make it business to convince you what a real ...
... observe ) we ought to regret the loss of every honourable man ; and if I had the pleasure of your conversation , I would certainly give you any consolatory advice that lay in my power , and make it business to convince you what a real ...
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