The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select, Volume 4G. Berger, 1868 - Anecdotes |
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Page 79
... brought , " says the bishop ( February 20 , 1767 ) , " as usual , a bad cold with me to town ; and this being the first day I ven- turned out of doors , it was employed , as in aaty bound , at court , it being a levee day . A buffoon ...
... brought , " says the bishop ( February 20 , 1767 ) , " as usual , a bad cold with me to town ; and this being the first day I ven- turned out of doors , it was employed , as in aaty bound , at court , it being a levee day . A buffoon ...
Page 169
... brought up with a knowledge of the high honour which was intended for him . After the conclusion of the war , in which the prince had distinguished himself as aide - de - camp to the Duke of Wellington , he repaired to this country in ...
... brought up with a knowledge of the high honour which was intended for him . After the conclusion of the war , in which the prince had distinguished himself as aide - de - camp to the Duke of Wellington , he repaired to this country in ...
Page 31
... brought to England in the reign of his father , who had already promoted the establishment of an extensive manufactory of tapestry at Mortlake , and munificently gave Sir Francis Crane , its ingenious projector , the sum of £ 2000 ...
... brought to England in the reign of his father , who had already promoted the establishment of an extensive manufactory of tapestry at Mortlake , and munificently gave Sir Francis Crane , its ingenious projector , the sum of £ 2000 ...
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