Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford, to Sir Horace Mann: His Britannic Majesty's Resident at the Court of Florence, from 1760 to 1785. Now First Published from the Original Mss, Volume 2Lea & Blanchard, 1844 - Strawberry Hill (Villa, England) |
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... occasion ; and , though some still say that they believe Washington beaten , they do not use , I observe , much stronger terms than received a check . One has heard VOL . II . - 5 of towns burnt to the ground , that have turned TO SIR ...
... occasion ; and , though some still say that they believe Washington beaten , they do not use , I observe , much stronger terms than received a check . One has heard VOL . II . - 5 of towns burnt to the ground , that have turned TO SIR ...
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... occasions some consternation ; but none at * The following is Gibbon's account , written on the same day , to Mr. Holroyd . from the House of Commons : - " Dreadful news , indeed ! An English army of all , I assure you , in the Temple ...
... occasions some consternation ; but none at * The following is Gibbon's account , written on the same day , to Mr. Holroyd . from the House of Commons : - " Dreadful news , indeed ! An English army of all , I assure you , in the Temple ...
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... occasion to acquaint Sir George Rodney , that he was to have a command in the fleet which was to be opposed to that under the command of Admiral Keppel , and with an insulting ait asked him , what he thought would be the consequence of ...
... occasion to acquaint Sir George Rodney , that he was to have a command in the fleet which was to be opposed to that under the command of Admiral Keppel , and with an insulting ait asked him , what he thought would be the consequence of ...
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... occasion , was one from Mr. Burke : " You have , " he says " saved us twice in one summer ; once by retreating , and once by fighting . The disciplined mob of court - runners in the City thought proper , for some time , to censure the ...
... occasion , was one from Mr. Burke : " You have , " he says " saved us twice in one summer ; once by retreating , and once by fighting . The disciplined mob of court - runners in the City thought proper , for some time , to censure the ...
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... occasion . " — It may not be improper to add , that the counsel employed by Admiral Keppel were , Mr. Dunning , Mr. Lee - and the Hon . Thomas Erskine ; who finding neither the naval nor military service congenial to his taste , had ...
... occasion . " — It may not be improper to add , that the counsel employed by Admiral Keppel were , Mr. Dunning , Mr. Lee - and the Hon . Thomas Erskine ; who finding neither the naval nor military service congenial to his taste , had ...
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Page 146 - Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows While proudly riding o'er the azure realm In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes; Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey.
Page 307 - That the influence of the crown had increased, was increasing, and ought to be diminished:" and Mr Burke's bill of reform was framed with skill, introduced with eloquence, and supported by numbers.
Page 88 - At this man's table I enjoyed many cheerful and instructive hours, with companions such as are not often found; with one who has lengthened, and one who has gladdened life; with Dr. James, whose skill in...
Page 90 - I ever looked on Lord Keppel as one of the greatest and best men of his age; and I loved, and cultivated him accordingly. He was much in my heart, and I believe I was in his to the very last beat.
Page 184 - ... destroyed every temple. The miserable inhabitants flying from their flaming villages, in part were slaughtered; others, without regard to sex, to age, to the respect of rank, or sacredness of function, fathers torn from children, husbands from wives, enveloped in a whirlwind of cavalry and amidst the goading spears of drivers, and the trampling of pursuing horses, were swept into captivity in an unknown and hostile land. Those who were able to evade this tempest fled to the walled cities. But...
Page 107 - There my Retreat, the best Companions grace, Chiefs out of War, and Statesmen out of Place. There ST JOHN mingles with my friendly Bowl, The Feast of Reason, and the Flow of Soul. And HE, whose Lightning pierc'd th...
Page 107 - To VIRTUE ONLY and HER FRIENDS A FRIEND, The world beside may murmur, or commend. Know, all the distant din that world can keep, Rolls o'er my grotto, and but soothes my sleep. There, my retreat the best companions grace, Chiefs out of war, and statesmen out of place.
Page 47 - To this sad shrine, whoe'er thou art, draw near, Here lies the friend most lov'd, the son most dear: Who ne'er knew joy, but friendship might divide, Or gave his father grief but when he dy'd.
Page 27 - It was circulated with profusion, and, for writing it, the Common Council of London voted the Doctor their thanks, and presented him with the freedom of the city in a gold box.
Page 184 - A storm of universal fire blasted every field, consumed every house, destroyed every temple. The miserable inhabitants, flying from their flaming villages, in part were slaughtered; others, without regard to sex, to age, to the respect of rank or sacredness of function, fathers torn from children, husbands from wives, enveloped in a whirlwind of cavalry, and...