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Page 71
... Art of the Turks it is , I understand , deposited in Lord Spencer's house in London ; but I expect to receive a copy by the first vessel which sails from England for this port , and I will take care that the three remaining copies shall ...
... Art of the Turks it is , I understand , deposited in Lord Spencer's house in London ; but I expect to receive a copy by the first vessel which sails from England for this port , and I will take care that the three remaining copies shall ...
Page 73
... arts ) and perhaps Naples ; but on this plan you shall hereafter know my determination . You may perhaps enquire ... art , which it would be the greatest disgrace to an English gentleman not to be acquainted with . I have written - M ...
... arts ) and perhaps Naples ; but on this plan you shall hereafter know my determination . You may perhaps enquire ... art , which it would be the greatest disgrace to an English gentleman not to be acquainted with . I have written - M ...
Page 76
... Art of the Turks de- lighted me exceedingly ; nothing can be more useful or opportune . As I cannot depend upon this letter reaching you , I write but little , having no wish to talk to the winds , and risk the loss of time , which I ...
... Art of the Turks de- lighted me exceedingly ; nothing can be more useful or opportune . As I cannot depend upon this letter reaching you , I write but little , having no wish to talk to the winds , and risk the loss of time , which I ...
Page 84
... Art of the Turks , to be sent to his majesty , because it is worthy his perusal , and because you are the author of it . Do not suppose that I now conclude , because I have nothing more to say ; my mind , in truth , overflows with ...
... Art of the Turks , to be sent to his majesty , because it is worthy his perusal , and because you are the author of it . Do not suppose that I now conclude , because I have nothing more to say ; my mind , in truth , overflows with ...
Page 90
... arts , of poetry , of painting , and of music , which relieve the mind after any violent exertion of its powers , and prepare it for the reception of fresh knowledge , with greater alacrity : and as the mind can neither attend to ...
... arts , of poetry , of painting , and of music , which relieve the mind after any violent exertion of its powers , and prepare it for the reception of fresh knowledge , with greater alacrity : and as the mind can neither attend to ...
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