The Life of Benjamin Franklin: Including a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of the War of the Independence...Hunt and Clark, 1826 - 407 pages |
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... effect of a momentary passion , and inviting him to return . Meredith joined in the invitation , particularly as it would afford him the opportunity of improving himself in the busi- ness ; and the parties soon lived upon better terms ...
... effect of a momentary passion , and inviting him to return . Meredith joined in the invitation , particularly as it would afford him the opportunity of improving himself in the busi- ness ; and the parties soon lived upon better terms ...
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... effects of intemperance have you lately observed or heard ; of imprudence , of passion , or of any other vice or folly ? 8. What happy effects of temperance , of prudence , of moderation , or of any other virtue ? 9. Have you , or any ...
... effects of intemperance have you lately observed or heard ; of imprudence , of passion , or of any other vice or folly ? 8. What happy effects of temperance , of prudence , of moderation , or of any other virtue ? 9. Have you , or any ...
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... effect on news as on trade . With more concern have I observed the growing vices and follies of my countryfolk ; and though reformation is properly the work of every man , that is , every one ought to mend one , yet it is too true , in ...
... effect on news as on trade . With more concern have I observed the growing vices and follies of my countryfolk ; and though reformation is properly the work of every man , that is , every one ought to mend one , yet it is too true , in ...
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... effect it has . As to the kindness you mention , I wish it could have been of more service to you . But if it had , the only thanks I should desire is , that you would always be equally ready to serve any other person that may need your ...
... effect it has . As to the kindness you mention , I wish it could have been of more service to you . But if it had , the only thanks I should desire is , that you would always be equally ready to serve any other person that may need your ...
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... effect produced by it , induce us to give an extract . " The enemy , " says he , " no doubt have been told , that the people of Pennsylvania are Quakers , and are against all defence , from a principle of conscience ; this , though true ...
... effect produced by it , induce us to give an extract . " The enemy , " says he , " no doubt have been told , that the people of Pennsylvania are Quakers , and are against all defence , from a principle of conscience ; this , though true ...
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