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In regard to his generosity , which you seem to question , I shall only say , there is no man to whom I would apply , with more confidence of success , for the loan of two hundred pounds to assist a common friend than to David ...
In regard to his generosity , which you seem to question , I shall only say , there is no man to whom I would apply , with more confidence of success , for the loan of two hundred pounds to assist a common friend than to David ...
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Subordinate to this good effect , but not to be wholly disregarded , is the stimulus it gives to individuals to seek for the enjoyment of success in this peaceful , and useful pursuit . It offers another incentive to agricultural life ...
Subordinate to this good effect , but not to be wholly disregarded , is the stimulus it gives to individuals to seek for the enjoyment of success in this peaceful , and useful pursuit . It offers another incentive to agricultural life ...
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The paths in which Count Rumford trod were as numerous as his success in all of them was remarkable . The literary and philosophic part of his career seems to have furnished the source of his ruling passion , as well as of his most ...
The paths in which Count Rumford trod were as numerous as his success in all of them was remarkable . The literary and philosophic part of his career seems to have furnished the source of his ruling passion , as well as of his most ...
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Adams President letter from | 48 |
in Rhyme | 68 |
Lines from London Morning | 76 |
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