Memoirs of the Duke of Marlborough: With His Original Correspondence, Collected from the Family Records at Blenheim, and Other Authentic Sources, Volume 2G. Bell, 1886 |
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... Morning , at nine . — I come this moment from opening and reading the letter which your majesty gave yourself the trouble to write to me last night . It gives me all the grief and despair imaginable , to find that your majesty shows ...
... Morning , at nine . — I come this moment from opening and reading the letter which your majesty gave yourself the trouble to write to me last night . It gives me all the grief and despair imaginable , to find that your majesty shows ...
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... morning from the duchess , concerning the temper and resolutions of the Whigs , by which I see all things like to go to confusion . Yours of the same date mentions nothing of it , which makes me fear you have taken your resolution ...
... morning from the duchess , concerning the temper and resolutions of the Whigs , by which I see all things like to go to confusion . Yours of the same date mentions nothing of it , which makes me fear you have taken your resolution ...
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... morning . Since my dear Mrs. Freeman could imagine my not taking notice of her letter that was writ before she went to St Alban's , proceeded from indifference or contempt , what will she think of my not answering her other in another ...
... morning . Since my dear Mrs. Freeman could imagine my not taking notice of her letter that was writ before she went to St Alban's , proceeded from indifference or contempt , what will she think of my not answering her other in another ...
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... morning , and complained much of Mrs. Freeman's letter , and particularly of the last two or three lines upon that part which related to 110. * She appealed to me , upon which said I could not but remember she had some difficulties ...
... morning , and complained much of Mrs. Freeman's letter , and particularly of the last two or three lines upon that part which related to 110. * She appealed to me , upon which said I could not but remember she had some difficulties ...
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... morning I am honoured with your grace's letter from the Hague , of the 20th . I heartily wish your grace a prosperous voyage , and a speedy arrival here , where I am sure you will find such a disposition to do every thing that is ...
... morning I am honoured with your grace's letter from the Hague , of the 20th . I heartily wish your grace a prosperous voyage , and a speedy arrival here , where I am sure you will find such a disposition to do every thing that is ...
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