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... friends meet for the benefit of conversation , and a proper relaxation from business , that one should be the butt of the company , and four men made merry at the cost of the fifth . How different from this character is that of the good ...
... friends meet for the benefit of conversation , and a proper relaxation from business , that one should be the butt of the company , and four men made merry at the cost of the fifth . How different from this character is that of the good ...
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... friends are the chil- dren and grand - children of the friends of my youth , who are now , alas , no more ! And I must soon fol- low them ; for by the course of nature , though still in health , I cannot expect to live above seven or ...
... friends are the chil- dren and grand - children of the friends of my youth , who are now , alas , no more ! And I must soon fol- low them ; for by the course of nature , though still in health , I cannot expect to live above seven or ...
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... friends ? France , Spain , Holland , and Saxony , altogether . Friends , believe us , you have none - nor ever will have any until you mend your manners . How can we , who are your neighbours , have any regard for you , or expect any ...
... friends ? France , Spain , Holland , and Saxony , altogether . Friends , believe us , you have none - nor ever will have any until you mend your manners . How can we , who are your neighbours , have any regard for you , or expect any ...
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On the criminal laws and the practice of privateering | 51 |
A dialogue between Great Britain France Spain | 107 |
The internal state of America being a true descrip | 121 |
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