The Annual Biography and Obituary, Том 4Longman., 1820 |
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... period he was doomed to witness one of the most disastrous events recorded in the annals of the British Navy . Sir Charles Hardy , who at that time commanded the English fleet , received orders not to risk an engagement with the ...
... period he was doomed to witness one of the most disastrous events recorded in the annals of the British Navy . Sir Charles Hardy , who at that time commanded the English fleet , received orders not to risk an engagement with the ...
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... period of his existence experienced the greatest respect and attention , not only on the part of that board , but from persons of all ranks and degrees in life . The hardship of his case was also mentioned in parliament by two ...
... period of his existence experienced the greatest respect and attention , not only on the part of that board , but from persons of all ranks and degrees in life . The hardship of his case was also mentioned in parliament by two ...
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... period . As was expected by all parties , Mr. Skinner declined ; and at the same time paid the highest compliment to the talents and integrity of the other candidate , who stood by him . on the hustings . This measure proved effectual ...
... period . As was expected by all parties , Mr. Skinner declined ; and at the same time paid the highest compliment to the talents and integrity of the other candidate , who stood by him . on the hustings . This measure proved effectual ...
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... period , Mr. Combe contrasted the promises of the Cabinet with their actual con- duct , and insisted on the consequent disappointment of the public . He concluded a harangue , which was listened to with great attention by both sides of ...
... period , Mr. Combe contrasted the promises of the Cabinet with their actual con- duct , and insisted on the consequent disappointment of the public . He concluded a harangue , which was listened to with great attention by both sides of ...
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... period , on which Mr. Combe happened not to vote in a minority ; on the former of these , he acted in direct unison with all the other city representatives , who declared themselves decidedly of opinion , that the supposed malversation ...
... period , on which Mr. Combe happened not to vote in a minority ; on the former of these , he acted in direct unison with all the other city representatives , who declared themselves decidedly of opinion , that the supposed malversation ...
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