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... character and sayings to me . Chosen Alderman . Project of Hospital . My share in it . Its success . Boxes . Made a Commissioner of the Treasury . My commission to defend the frontier counties . Raise Men and build Forts . Militia Law ...
... character and sayings to me . Chosen Alderman . Project of Hospital . My share in it . Its success . Boxes . Made a Commissioner of the Treasury . My commission to defend the frontier counties . Raise Men and build Forts . Militia Law ...
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... character , and consequently of aiding all happiness , both public and domestic . The two works I allude to , sir , will in particular give a noble rule and example of self - education . School and other education constantly pro- ceed ...
... character , and consequently of aiding all happiness , both public and domestic . The two works I allude to , sir , will in particular give a noble rule and example of self - education . School and other education constantly pro- ceed ...
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... character , as civil broils may otherwise tend to disguise or traduce it . Considering your great age , the caution of your character , and your peculiar style of thinking , it is not likely that any one besides yourself can be ...
... character , as civil broils may otherwise tend to disguise or traduce it . Considering your great age , the caution of your character , and your peculiar style of thinking , it is not likely that any one besides yourself can be ...
Contents
DOGOOD PAPERS | 184 |
PREFACE TO POOR RICHARDS ALMANACK 1733 | 198 |
PREFACE TO POOR RICHARDS ALMANACK 1758 | 205 |
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