The Life of Benjamin Franklin: Written by Himself. Now First Edited from Original Manuscripts and from His Printed Correspondence and Other Writings, Volume 2J. B. Lippincott Company, 1905 |
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... tion , or both , are thereby happily prevented . Particular circumstances of particular persons may possibly sometimes make it prudent to delay entering into that state ; but in general , when nature has rendered our bodies fit for it ...
... tion , or both , are thereby happily prevented . Particular circumstances of particular persons may possibly sometimes make it prudent to delay entering into that state ; but in general , when nature has rendered our bodies fit for it ...
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... tion library being set on foot at Philadelphia , he encouraged the design by making several very valuable presents to it , and procuring others from his friends ; and , as the library company had a considerable sum arising annually to ...
... tion library being set on foot at Philadelphia , he encouraged the design by making several very valuable presents to it , and procuring others from his friends ; and , as the library company had a considerable sum arising annually to ...
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... tion for this nation in general . I can scarcely conceive a King of better dispositions , of more exemplary virtues , or more truly desirous of promoting the welfare of all his sub- jects . The experience we have had of the family in ...
... tion for this nation in general . I can scarcely conceive a King of better dispositions , of more exemplary virtues , or more truly desirous of promoting the welfare of all his sub- jects . The experience we have had of the family in ...
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... tion , which I hope we shall cultivate , more attention has been paid to the sober advice of our friends , and less to the virulent instigations of our enemies . To Mrs. Jane Mecom , ted London , * * * As to the rumor you mention ...
... tion , which I hope we shall cultivate , more attention has been paid to the sober advice of our friends , and less to the virulent instigations of our enemies . To Mrs. Jane Mecom , ted London , * * * As to the rumor you mention ...
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... tion only can give us the necessary information , and that , in the first of these points especially , has been very sparingly afforded us . I hope you continue to correspond with your friends at Philadelphia . My love to your children ...
... tion only can give us the necessary information , and that , in the first of these points especially , has been very sparingly afforded us . I hope you continue to correspond with your friends at Philadelphia . My love to your children ...
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