The East Anglian. To which is appended The history of Suffolk by T. Harral, W. Bethan and others |
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... tion , with the view of cutting them off from the land , which was only five leagues distant . It appearing evidently to be their object to avoid a battle , at eight o'clock the signal was made for a general chase , and to engage the ...
... tion , with the view of cutting them off from the land , which was only five leagues distant . It appearing evidently to be their object to avoid a battle , at eight o'clock the signal was made for a general chase , and to engage the ...
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... tion took place between the Gentlemen , names were exchanged ; and , in the duel which ensued , both parties were wounded - Colonel Montgomery fatally , The Grand Jury threw out the Bill against Captain Macnamara , for murder ; but , on ...
... tion took place between the Gentlemen , names were exchanged ; and , in the duel which ensued , both parties were wounded - Colonel Montgomery fatally , The Grand Jury threw out the Bill against Captain Macnamara , for murder ; but , on ...
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... tion to the day of its Dissolution , & c . on vellum - 080 160 . 0 17 0 212 6 0 10 6 434 Ravenhingham Cantar . Edw . III . on vellum 096 435 Suffolk Records . - In this Book is this Note ; This is a truly valuable Ma- nuscript 120 456 ...
... tion to the day of its Dissolution , & c . on vellum - 080 160 . 0 17 0 212 6 0 10 6 434 Ravenhingham Cantar . Edw . III . on vellum 096 435 Suffolk Records . - In this Book is this Note ; This is a truly valuable Ma- nuscript 120 456 ...
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... tion it should make to our knowledge , or the improvement it should render to our morals , were far too inconsiderable for ac- count , yet , simply , from the immediate gratification which it is calculated to ad- minister , and the ...
... tion it should make to our knowledge , or the improvement it should render to our morals , were far too inconsiderable for ac- count , yet , simply , from the immediate gratification which it is calculated to ad- minister , and the ...
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... tion to the spectator , of looking down hill . The improver of grounds , therefore , that has not , from long studying pictures , and effects from nature , as a practical landscape painter , a true conception of painter - like effects ...
... tion to the spectator , of looking down hill . The improver of grounds , therefore , that has not , from long studying pictures , and effects from nature , as a practical landscape painter , a true conception of painter - like effects ...
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Page 76 - They gaze and marvel how - and still confess That thus it is, but why they cannot guess. Sun-burnt his cheek, his forehead high and pale The sable curls in wild profusion veil; And oft perforce his rising lip reveals The haughtier thought it curbs, but scarce conceals Though smooth his voice, and calm his general mien Still seems there something he would not have seen His features...
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Page 58 - I would sail with you under a flag of truce to any place you think safest from our cruisers, hauling it down when fair to begin hostilities. " You must, sir, be aware that my proposals are highly advantageous to you, as you cannot proceed to sea singly in the Chesapeake, without imminent risk of being crushed by the superior force of the numerous British squadrons which are now abroad, where all your efforts, in case of a rencontre, would, however gallant, be perfectly hopeless.
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