Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Correspondence of Sir William Jones, Volume 1J. Hatchard, 1806 - 531 pages |
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... believe me to be , with truth and sincerity , & c . LEWIS MORRIS . " Leaving the genealogical splendour of the family of Sir William Jones to the contemplation of the antiquary , it may be remarked with pleasure , that its latest ...
... believe me to be , with truth and sincerity , & c . LEWIS MORRIS . " Leaving the genealogical splendour of the family of Sir William Jones to the contemplation of the antiquary , it may be remarked with pleasure , that its latest ...
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... believe the book will be far more valuable than if it had been done in a hurry , since I find the interruptions are necessary , and such as will render it complete . We have nothing considerable in hand here at present , only Mr ...
... believe the book will be far more valuable than if it had been done in a hurry , since I find the interruptions are necessary , and such as will render it complete . We have nothing considerable in hand here at present , only Mr ...
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... 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 since I received your very kind letter , and Moreton's book , I waited for an ...
... 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 since I received your very kind letter , and Moreton's book , I waited for an ...
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... believe me , my dear sister , there is no instance of any virtue , or social excellence , which has not excited the envy of innumerable assailants , whose acrimony is raised barely by seeing others pleased , and by hearing commendation ...
... believe me , my dear sister , there is no instance of any virtue , or social excellence , which has not excited the envy of innumerable assailants , whose acrimony is raised barely by seeing others pleased , and by hearing commendation ...
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... believe , that the mystical exposition of this great poet , by the Mohammedans , may be imputed to their veneration and respect for his memory , and that their object in it is to justify his conduct as a poet , by representing * Amatory ...
... believe , that the mystical exposition of this great poet , by the Mohammedans , may be imputed to their veneration and respect for his memory , and that their object in it is to justify his conduct as a poet , by representing * Amatory ...
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