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... causes above adverted to , Colonel Wellesley was attached to the Madras army , then commanded by Lieutenant - general Harris , who soon after appointed him to the command of that division of it which was assembled at Lall Pitt ...
... causes above adverted to , Colonel Wellesley was attached to the Madras army , then commanded by Lieutenant - general Harris , who soon after appointed him to the command of that division of it which was assembled at Lall Pitt ...
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... cause which immediately followed , afforded bim perfect leisure for his literary pro- jects , and probably added a motive of prudence to that impulse of inclination which had originally led him to form and to pursue them . He remained ...
... cause which immediately followed , afforded bim perfect leisure for his literary pro- jects , and probably added a motive of prudence to that impulse of inclination which had originally led him to form and to pursue them . He remained ...
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... cause . I would not neglect the kind the very kind call upon me , for one day , hardly for one hour . I thank you for it . The messenger re- joiced me by letting me know that your dear mama is recovered , that you , my dear Miss Wescomb ...
... cause . I would not neglect the kind the very kind call upon me , for one day , hardly for one hour . I thank you for it . The messenger re- joiced me by letting me know that your dear mama is recovered , that you , my dear Miss Wescomb ...
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... cause of most of my misfortunes , at least such of them as are the most aggravated and poignant , a full de tail of them would exceed the bounds of your patience to hear ; and though I shall endea I fear the long succession of ...
... cause of most of my misfortunes , at least such of them as are the most aggravated and poignant , a full de tail of them would exceed the bounds of your patience to hear ; and though I shall endea I fear the long succession of ...
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... cause . " 4 1 By the death of their parents , Lady Emma and her brother are left to them . selves at an early period ... causes a retort from the daughter of the land- lord , and from himself , that they have been robbed ; a coffer ...
... cause . " 4 1 By the death of their parents , Lady Emma and her brother are left to them . selves at an early period ... causes a retort from the daughter of the land- lord , and from himself , that they have been robbed ; a coffer ...
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