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Page 112
... India , in 1755 , for the purpose of acquiring the ancient language of Persia , and that of the Bra- mins . His ardour for this undertaking was so great , that he engaged himself to the French East India Company as a private soldier ...
... India , in 1755 , for the purpose of acquiring the ancient language of Persia , and that of the Bra- mins . His ardour for this undertaking was so great , that he engaged himself to the French East India Company as a private soldier ...
Page 122
... India as a merchant , but , previous to his embarkation , wishes to give some time to the study of foreign languages , European and Asiatic , and parti- cularly the Persian . Any assistance which you may afford him in his studies , or ...
... India as a merchant , but , previous to his embarkation , wishes to give some time to the study of foreign languages , European and Asiatic , and parti- cularly the Persian . Any assistance which you may afford him in his studies , or ...
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... India , I could visit Poland , accept the kind invitation of your highness , and enjoy the pro- mised pleasure of your conversation and friendship . My good genius forbids me wholly to despair of that happi- ness ; and the sperata ...
... India , I could visit Poland , accept the kind invitation of your highness , and enjoy the pro- mised pleasure of your conversation and friendship . My good genius forbids me wholly to despair of that happi- ness ; and the sperata ...
Page 177
... India pursuits , he must altogether abandon . In this state of suspense , the political events of the times received a more than ordinary share of his attention ; he did not , however , enrol himself with any party ; but , looking up to ...
... India pursuits , he must altogether abandon . In this state of suspense , the political events of the times received a more than ordinary share of his attention ; he did not , however , enrol himself with any party ; but , looking up to ...
Page 179
... India , by the kindness of Lord North , if any appointment had taken place . It proves sufficiently that no views or connections can prevent me from declaring my honest sentiments when I think they may be useful to my country . SIR , Mr ...
... India , by the kindness of Lord North , if any appointment had taken place . It proves sufficiently that no views or connections can prevent me from declaring my honest sentiments when I think they may be useful to my country . SIR , Mr ...
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