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Page xvi
It is therefore probable , that , by the influence of Swift's uncle , they were omitted in the copy which he procured and sent ; especially as some such favour seems to be intimated in Swift's letter to him , [ in vol . 4. p . 197. ] ...
It is therefore probable , that , by the influence of Swift's uncle , they were omitted in the copy which he procured and sent ; especially as some such favour seems to be intimated in Swift's letter to him , [ in vol . 4. p . 197. ] ...
Page xx
... none but his ineffectual recommendation to K. William ; and " he is known to have received frequent remittances from his uncle William , and his uncle Willoughby Swift : fo that Sir William does not seem to have treated him.
... none but his ineffectual recommendation to K. William ; and " he is known to have received frequent remittances from his uncle William , and his uncle Willoughby Swift : fo that Sir William does not seem to have treated him.
Page xxi
that Sir William does not seem to have treated him with a liberality for which it is difficult to account . UPON the death of Sir William Temple , Swift ap . plied by petition to K. William for the first vacant prebend of Canterbury or ...
that Sir William does not seem to have treated him with a liberality for which it is difficult to account . UPON the death of Sir William Temple , Swift ap . plied by petition to K. William for the first vacant prebend of Canterbury or ...
Page xxxvi
Thus Swift , while he was courted and carefied by those whom others were making interest to approach , seems to have enjoyed his diftinction , only in proportion as it was participated with Stella ; for amidst all the bufiness , and all ...
Thus Swift , while he was courted and carefied by those whom others were making interest to approach , seems to have enjoyed his diftinction , only in proportion as it was participated with Stella ; for amidst all the bufiness , and all ...
Page xxxviii
The ministry seem not to regard them ; yet one of them in confidence told me , that there must be fomething thought on to ' Tettle things better . I'll tell you one great state - secret . The Queen , sensible how much she was governed ...
The ministry seem not to regard them ; yet one of them in confidence told me , that there must be fomething thought on to ' Tettle things better . I'll tell you one great state - secret . The Queen , sensible how much she was governed ...
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