History of England from the Peace of Utrecht to the Peace of Versailles: 1713-1783J. Murray, 1838 - Great Britain |
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... afterwards preserved this blessing for so many years . - At home , the prospect for Stanhope was not less cheering . He had risen to much the highest place in the Royal confidence ; a fact so well under- stood , that we find it publicly ...
... afterwards preserved this blessing for so many years . - At home , the prospect for Stanhope was not less cheering . He had risen to much the highest place in the Royal confidence ; a fact so well under- stood , that we find it publicly ...
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... afterwards , it was computed that nearly two thirds of the whole number of annuitants had already agreed . * In fact , it seems clear , that during this time , and throughout the summer , the whole nation , with ex- tremely few ...
... afterwards , it was computed that nearly two thirds of the whole number of annuitants had already agreed . * In fact , it seems clear , that during this time , and throughout the summer , the whole nation , with ex- tremely few ...
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... afterwards , declares that the " Actions du Sud et les Galions d'Espagne " were almost the only subjects on which Englishmen would talk . In general , he says , we are quite silent . " L'on boit et fume sans parler . Je " connais un ...
... afterwards , declares that the " Actions du Sud et les Galions d'Espagne " were almost the only subjects on which Englishmen would talk . In general , he says , we are quite silent . " L'on boit et fume sans parler . Je " connais un ...
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... afterwards appear , that the King's mistresses and several of his ministers , both English and German , had received large sums in stock to recommend the project . In short , as England had never yet undergone such great dis ...
... afterwards appear , that the King's mistresses and several of his ministers , both English and German , had received large sums in stock to recommend the project . In short , as England had never yet undergone such great dis ...
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... afterwards it was carried that the Directors should forthwith lay before the House an account of all their proceed- ings , and a Bill was introduced against " the " infamous practice of Stock - Jobbing . " It was amidst this general ...
... afterwards it was carried that the Directors should forthwith lay before the House an account of all their proceed- ings , and a Bill was introduced against " the " infamous practice of Stock - Jobbing . " It was amidst this general ...
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Page 346 - ... their manner of writing is very peculiar, being neither from the left to the right, like the Europeans ; nor from the right to the left, like the Arabians ; nor from up to down, like the Chinese ; but aslant, from one corner of the paper to the other, like ladies in England.