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... , without mentioning some in- formation which materially affects an important passage in these Memoirs , and which I received from Bengal , long after it had been printed . The passage alluded to is stated to be an exact Vill PREFACE .
... , without mentioning some in- formation which materially affects an important passage in these Memoirs , and which I received from Bengal , long after it had been printed . The passage alluded to is stated to be an exact Vill PREFACE .
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... received the best education which they were able to afford ; but the industrious exertion of vigorous intellectual powers supplied the defects of inadequate instruction , and laid the foundation of his future fame and fortune . From his ...
... received the best education which they were able to afford ; but the industrious exertion of vigorous intellectual powers supplied the defects of inadequate instruction , and laid the foundation of his future fame and fortune . From his ...
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... received Moreton's book . I thank you for the favour you did me in sending it . I have looked over what relates to his way of in- terpolation ; but I find no cause from thence to make any alteration .... D " her company cautious , in ...
... received Moreton's book . I thank you for the favour you did me in sending it . I have looked over what relates to his way of in- terpolation ; but I find no cause from thence to make any alteration .... D " her company cautious , in ...
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... received your very kind letter , and Moreton's book , I waited for an opportunity of sending you some old manuscripts I had by me , and at last am obliged to venture them by the carrier . They relate , in some measure , to the method of ...
... received your very kind letter , and Moreton's book , I waited for an opportunity of sending you some old manuscripts I had by me , and at last am obliged to venture them by the carrier . They relate , in some measure , to the method of ...
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... received my old manuscript , it being a favourite purely on account of some extravagancies in it ; but I shall think it safe in your hands . I am , Sir , Your affectionate friend , and humble servant , WILLIAM JONES . From the same to ...
... received my old manuscript , it being a favourite purely on account of some extravagancies in it ; but I shall think it safe in your hands . I am , Sir , Your affectionate friend , and humble servant , WILLIAM JONES . From the same to ...
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