The Annual biography and obituary, Том 21818 |
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... impartiality . It is earnestly hoped , therefore , that but few errors will occur ; and no particular bias be discovered , either in respect to politics or religion . ; 1 CONTENTS . PART I. MEMOIRS OF CELEBRATED MEN A 3 PREFACE .
... impartiality . It is earnestly hoped , therefore , that but few errors will occur ; and no particular bias be discovered , either in respect to politics or religion . ; 1 CONTENTS . PART I. MEMOIRS OF CELEBRATED MEN A 3 PREFACE .
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... respect , and our commiseration . Nor is it calculated to diminish general regard , when we recollect , that the gentle- man now under consideration , to reputable birth and unim- peachable character , superadded the claims of an ...
... respect , and our commiseration . Nor is it calculated to diminish general regard , when we recollect , that the gentle- man now under consideration , to reputable birth and unim- peachable character , superadded the claims of an ...
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It is well known that Mr. Croft entertained a high respect for that celebrated Prelate , the late Dr. Hurd , who after duly discharging his episcopal functions for almost twenty - seven years , and refusing the primacy , expired in his ...
It is well known that Mr. Croft entertained a high respect for that celebrated Prelate , the late Dr. Hurd , who after duly discharging his episcopal functions for almost twenty - seven years , and refusing the primacy , expired in his ...
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... respect to materials , particularly in regard to Young , a name of considerable note both at home and abroad . To conciliate the Editor , his friend , on this oc- casion , appears to have exerted himself with considerable effect ; and ...
... respect to materials , particularly in regard to Young , a name of considerable note both at home and abroad . To conciliate the Editor , his friend , on this oc- casion , appears to have exerted himself with considerable effect ; and ...
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... of hesitation is used , both in respect to the author of the Night Thoughts and his son ; and the biographer seems to think , like his friend , in re- spect to Addison , " that it is proper rather SIR HERBERT CROFT , BART . 11.
... of hesitation is used , both in respect to the author of the Night Thoughts and his son ; and the biographer seems to think , like his friend , in re- spect to Addison , " that it is proper rather SIR HERBERT CROFT , BART . 11.
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accordingly accustomed acquainted actually Admiral afterwards appears attained Auchterarder Bart became born Brand Hollis celebrated character Church Church of England circumstances conduct consequence considerable course court Croft Curran daughter deemed degree demise died Disney distinguished Duke Earl early eloquence eminent encrease England English exhibited father favour fortune gentleman Glenie Grace honour Horner House of Commons Ireland James Glenie John John Disney John Philpot Curran labours lady late length letter literary lived London Lord Lycomedes manner married memoir mind minister native nature never noble nobleman obtained occasion parliament perhaps period person political Ponsonby possessed present Prince Prince Regent Princess principles profession proved religion rendered respect Royal Highness Scotland Sir Herbert Croft soon supposed talents taste Thomas Thomas Brand Hollis Thomas Hollis Thomson tion took William William Thomson young
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