The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select, Volume 4G. Berger, 1868 - Anecdotes |
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Page 79
... Bishop Hurd , there is the fol- lowing characterstic anecdote , in which the urbanity of the monarch , stands well contrasted with the rough- ness of the controversialist . " " I brought , " says the bishop ( February 20 , 1767 ) , " as ...
... Bishop Hurd , there is the fol- lowing characterstic anecdote , in which the urbanity of the monarch , stands well contrasted with the rough- ness of the controversialist . " " I brought , " says the bishop ( February 20 , 1767 ) , " as ...
Page 106
... Bishop of Winchester , formerly preceptor to the king , and used to spend much of her time at her uncle's residence at Farnham Castle , relates the follow- ing anecdotes of the royal family , in a letter to Mr. Burrows , dated August 20 ...
... Bishop of Winchester , formerly preceptor to the king , and used to spend much of her time at her uncle's residence at Farnham Castle , relates the follow- ing anecdotes of the royal family , in a letter to Mr. Burrows , dated August 20 ...
Page 147
... BISHOP WATSON . 66 In January , 1793 , Bishop Watson published a Sermon , entitled , The Wisdom and Goodness of God in having made both Rich and Poor ; " with an appendix respecting the then circumstances of Great Britain and France . A ...
... BISHOP WATSON . 66 In January , 1793 , Bishop Watson published a Sermon , entitled , The Wisdom and Goodness of God in having made both Rich and Poor ; " with an appendix respecting the then circumstances of Great Britain and France . A ...
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