The Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Consisting of Essays, Humorous, Moral, and Literary, with His LifeS. Andrus and Son, 1847 - 304 pages |
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Page 50
... taken Collins with me , had he been sober . The Governor treated me with great civility , showed me his library , which was a very considerable one , and we talked for some time upon books and authors . This was the second Governor who ...
... taken Collins with me , had he been sober . The Governor treated me with great civility , showed me his library , which was a very considerable one , and we talked for some time upon books and authors . This was the second Governor who ...
Page 51
... taken when he supposed me too young to be in- trusted with the management of important affairs . But Sir William , upon reading his letter , thought him too prudent . There was a difference , he said , between individuals : years of ...
... taken when he supposed me too young to be in- trusted with the management of important affairs . But Sir William , upon reading his letter , thought him too prudent . There was a difference , he said , between individuals : years of ...
Page 53
... taken out of the fryingpan , thought its flavor delicious . I hesitated some time between principle and inclination , till at last recollecting , that when the cod had been opened some small fish were found in its belly , I said to ...
... taken out of the fryingpan , thought its flavor delicious . I hesitated some time between principle and inclination , till at last recollecting , that when the cod had been opened some small fish were found in its belly , I said to ...
Page 59
... , having reason to be dis- satisfied with the parents of his wife , he proposed to himself to leave her on their hands , and never return to America again .. came to anchor . Having taken leave of my friends LIFE OF FRANKLIN . 59.
... , having reason to be dis- satisfied with the parents of his wife , he proposed to himself to leave her on their hands , and never return to America again .. came to anchor . Having taken leave of my friends LIFE OF FRANKLIN . 59.
Page 60
... taken leave of my friends , and inter- changed promises of fidelity with Miss Read , I quitted Philadelphia . At Newcastle the vessel The Governor was arrived , and I went to his lodgings . His Secretary re- ceived me with great ...
... taken leave of my friends , and inter- changed promises of fidelity with Miss Read , I quitted Philadelphia . At Newcastle the vessel The Governor was arrived , and I went to his lodgings . His Secretary re- ceived me with great ...
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