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Page 284
... favour , nor of the lord Halifax's generous design ( they both having , out of respect to the family , enjoined the lady Elizabeth and her son to keep their favour concealed to the world , and let it pass for their own expence ) readily ...
... favour , nor of the lord Halifax's generous design ( they both having , out of respect to the family , enjoined the lady Elizabeth and her son to keep their favour concealed to the world , and let it pass for their own expence ) readily ...
Page 346
... on the blank leaves ; which , having been in the possession of Mr. Garrick , are by his favour communicated to the publick , that no particle of Mr. Dryden may be lost . " That we may the less wonder why pity and 346 LIVES OF THE POETS.
... on the blank leaves ; which , having been in the possession of Mr. Garrick , are by his favour communicated to the publick , that no particle of Mr. Dryden may be lost . " That we may the less wonder why pity and 346 LIVES OF THE POETS.
Page 393
... favour . In 1698 , being advanced to the first commission of the treasury , he was appointed one of the regency in the king's absence : the next year he was made auditor of the Exchequer ; and the year after created baron Halifax . He ...
... favour . In 1698 , being advanced to the first commission of the treasury , he was appointed one of the regency in the king's absence : the next year he was made auditor of the Exchequer ; and the year after created baron Halifax . He ...
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Lives of the English Poets: The Prior Congreve, Blackmore and Pope Samuel Johnson No preview available - 2003 |
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