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... received but a scanty supply . One of his first calculations at Cambridge was how most cheaply- whether on meadow or in stable - he could keep his horse.1 At the death of his father economy became more than ever requisite for William ...
... received but a scanty supply . One of his first calculations at Cambridge was how most cheaply- whether on meadow or in stable - he could keep his horse.1 At the death of his father economy became more than ever requisite for William ...
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... received within these few days of the French and Spanish fleets have brought the apprehension of danger nearer to our doors , and rendered the suspense on public affairs still more anxious than ever . While the idea prevailed , which it ...
... received within these few days of the French and Spanish fleets have brought the apprehension of danger nearer to our doors , and rendered the suspense on public affairs still more anxious than ever . While the idea prevailed , which it ...
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... received your letter ; and so easy a pre- scription I have no objection to obeying , though I believe it unnecessary , for some time longer . The use of the horse I assure you I do not neglect , in the properest medium ; and a ...
... received your letter ; and so easy a pre- scription I have no objection to obeying , though I believe it unnecessary , for some time longer . The use of the horse I assure you I do not neglect , in the properest medium ; and a ...
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... received your packet yesterday . Having been in Court till now , I fear I am too late for the regular post . . I have not forgot the Bonds of Award , and will return them as soon as I can find time , but so much is employed either in ...
... received your packet yesterday . Having been in Court till now , I fear I am too late for the regular post . . I have not forgot the Bonds of Award , and will return them as soon as I can find time , but so much is employed either in ...
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... received the notification of my election . It will probably not take place till the end of this week , as Sir James Lowther was to settle an election at Haslemere before he went into the north , and meant to be present at Appleby ...
... received the notification of my election . It will probably not take place till the end of this week , as Sir James Lowther was to settle an election at Haslemere before he went into the north , and meant to be present at Appleby ...
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