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Page 250
... admiral took his son into the study and inquired what was his determination . With all the meekness yet firmness of ... admiral , angrily.- " While my convictions remain , father , I can never leave the Quakers . " " Well , then , sir ...
... admiral took his son into the study and inquired what was his determination . With all the meekness yet firmness of ... admiral , angrily.- " While my convictions remain , father , I can never leave the Quakers . " " Well , then , sir ...
Page 251
... admiral's court friends , introducing him in the most flattering terms , to the lord lieutenant , and other distinguished characters of that large city . On his arrival , he applied himself very diligently to the settlement of his ...
... admiral's court friends , introducing him in the most flattering terms , to the lord lieutenant , and other distinguished characters of that large city . On his arrival , he applied himself very diligently to the settlement of his ...
Page 320
... Admiral Collingwood , with some of the captains , having gone on board the Victory , to receive instructions , Nelson inquired of him where his captain was ? and was told in reply that they were not upon good terms with each other ...
... Admiral Collingwood , with some of the captains , having gone on board the Victory , to receive instructions , Nelson inquired of him where his captain was ? and was told in reply that they were not upon good terms with each other ...
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