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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies ... - Page 14
by James Boswell - 1827 - 580 pages
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The Works of Samuel Johnson: Lives of the poets

Samuel Johnson - 1825 - 504 pages
...Gilbert Walmsley, thus presented to my mind, let me indulge myself iu the remembrance. I knew him very early : he was one of the first friends that literature...has gladdened life ; with Dr. James, whose skill in physick will be long remembered ; and with David Garrick, whom I hoped to have gratified with this...
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The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: With Murphy's Essay, Volume 3

Samuel Johnson - 1825 - 674 pages
...let me indulge myself in the remembrance. I knew him very early : he was one of the first £riends that literature procured me, and I hope that at least...one who has gladdened life; with Dr. James, -whose ski^l in physick will be long remembered; and with David Garrick, whom I hoped to have gratified with...
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The Works of Samuel Johnson ...: Lives of the poets

Samuel Johnson - 1825 - 506 pages
...Gilbert Walmsley, thus presented to my mind, let me indulge myself in the remembrance. I knew him very early : he was one of the first friends that literature...advantage from his friendship. At this man's table 1 enjoyed many cheerful and instructive hours, with companions such as are not often found ; with one...
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The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Lives of the poets

Samuel Johnson - 1825 - 508 pages
...malevolence of his party ; yet difference of opinion did not keep us apart. I honoured him, and be endured me. He had mingled with the gay world, without...has gladdened life ; with Dr. James, whose skill in physick will be long remembered ; and with David Garrick, whom I hoped to have gratified with this...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

James Boswell - 1826 - 442 pages
...for 1745, vol. xv. p. 102, for this translation of My time, Muses, was happily spent, etc. — ED. " He was of an advanced age, and I was only not a boy...has gladdened life ; with Dr. James, whose skill in physick will be long remembered ; and with David Garrick, whom I hoped to have gratified with this...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

James Boswell - 1826 - 440 pages
...cathedral of Lichfield, with an inscription written by Mr. Sewaid, one of the prebendaries. — BOSWELL. " He was of an advanced age, and I was only not a boy...advantage from his friendship. " At this man's table 1 enjoyed many cheerful and instructive hours with companions, such as are not often found — with...
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The life of Samuel Johnson ... including A journal of a tour to ..., Volume 1

James Boswell - 1831 - 602 pages
...spell this name Walmsley, but the true spelling is that which has been adopted in this note. — ED.] of his mind. His belief of revelation was unshaken;...gladdened life — with Dr. James, whose skill in physick will be long remembered ; and with David Garrick, whom I hope to have gratified with this character...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

James Boswell - 1831 - 604 pages
...him, spell this name Walmsley, but the true spelling is that which has been adopted in this note ED.] of his mind. His belief of revelation was unshaken...advantage from his friendship. " At this man's table 1 I enjoyed many cheerful and instructive hours, with companions, such as are not often found — with...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Including a Journal of a Tour to ..., Volume 1

James Boswell - 1831 - 600 pages
...of equal knowledge. His acquaintance with books was great, and what he did not immediately know, lie could, at least, tell where to find. Such was his...companions, such as are not often found — with one who lias lengthened, and one who has gladdened life — with Dr. , James, whose skill in physick will be...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Including a Journal of a Tour ..., Volume 1

James Boswell - 1835 - 604 pages
...neglected the cultivation of his mind. His belief of revelation was unshaken; his learning preserved liis upt polih table2 I enjoyed many cheerful and instructive hours, with companions, such as are not often found...
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