The Quarterly Review, Том 120 |
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To prove that he was , as a young officer , “ a shy and awkward lad , in whom the
fair sex in particular saw nothing to admire ... By and by the party broke up , when
the other officers present were taken home by their lady friends , while young ...
To prove that he was , as a young officer , “ a shy and awkward lad , in whom the
fair sex in particular saw nothing to admire ... By and by the party broke up , when
the other officers present were taken home by their lady friends , while young ...
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Citizen ' Tippoo Sahib , in communication with the French Republicans , was
preparing , with 50,000 men trained by French officers , to attack Madras .
Colonel Wellesley was sent there * The letter containing these sentiments occurs
at vol . i ...
Citizen ' Tippoo Sahib , in communication with the French Republicans , was
preparing , with 50,000 men trained by French officers , to attack Madras .
Colonel Wellesley was sent there * The letter containing these sentiments occurs
at vol . i ...
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In my opinion he is at present awkwardly situated , and he will require all the
powers which can be given him to keep in order the officers who will be in his
army . Your presence will diminish his powers , at the same time that as it is
impossible ...
In my opinion he is at present awkwardly situated , and he will require all the
powers which can be given him to keep in order the officers who will be in his
army . Your presence will diminish his powers , at the same time that as it is
impossible ...
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He quotes a letter from him :I can easily get the better of my own disappointment ,
but how can I look in the face of the officers who , from a desire to share my
fortunes , gave up lucrative appointments , and must go with one whom none of
them ...
He quotes a letter from him :I can easily get the better of my own disappointment ,
but how can I look in the face of the officers who , from a desire to share my
fortunes , gave up lucrative appointments , and must go with one whom none of
them ...
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1 , 1800 : - Great jealousy will arise among the general officers in consequence
of my employing you ; but I employ you because I rely on your good sense ... find
all those qualities in any other officer in India who could take such a command .
1 , 1800 : - Great jealousy will arise among the general officers in consequence
of my employing you ; but I employ you because I rely on your good sense ... find
all those qualities in any other officer in India who could take such a command .
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