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The Latin letters of Sir William Jones are printed in the Appendix , and with
respect to them it is further proper to observe , that in consequence of
interlineations , corrections , erasures , and mutilation from time , I could not
always ascertain the ...
The Latin letters of Sir William Jones are printed in the Appendix , and with
respect to them it is further proper to observe , that in consequence of
interlineations , corrections , erasures , and mutilation from time , I could not
always ascertain the ...
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With this rule constantly in my recollection , I have avoided dissertations on the
events of the times ; the notice which I have taken of characters incidentally
mentioned , is brief and explanatory only ; and I have suppressed many
observations ...
With this rule constantly in my recollection , I have avoided dissertations on the
events of the times ; the notice which I have taken of characters incidentally
mentioned , is brief and explanatory only ; and I have suppressed many
observations ...
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blemish , of the Greenwich 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 ...
blemish , of the Greenwich 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 ...
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Helvetius , Flamstead , and the French 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 ...
Helvetius , Flamstead , and the French 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 ...
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my knowledge of his name or character is of no long date , and though I never
had any personal acquaintance with him , yet ( as you observe ) we ought to
regret the loss of every honourable man ; and if I had the pleasure of your
conversation ...
my knowledge of his name or character is of no long date , and though I never
had any personal acquaintance with him , yet ( as you observe ) we ought to
regret the loss of every honourable man ; and if I had the pleasure of your
conversation ...
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| Title | Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Correspondence of Sir William Jones, Volume 1 |
| Author | John Shore Baron Teignmouth |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | J. Hatchard, 1806 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 31 May 2007 |
| Length | 531 pages |
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