The Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Consisting of Essays, Humorous, Moral, and Literary, with His LifeS. Andrus and Son, 1847 - 304 Seiten |
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... obtaining , even from persons of superior understanding , concessions of which they did not foresee the consequences . Thus I involved them in difficul- ties from which they were unable to extricate themselves , and sometimes obtained ...
... obtaining , even from persons of superior understanding , concessions of which they did not foresee the consequences . Thus I involved them in difficul- ties from which they were unable to extricate themselves , and sometimes obtained ...
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... Colonel French assured me that I should have their pro- tection and influence in obtaining the printing of the public papers of both governments ; an ! as I appeared to doubt whether my father would assist 44 LIFE OF FRANKLIN .
... Colonel French assured me that I should have their pro- tection and influence in obtaining the printing of the public papers of both governments ; an ! as I appeared to doubt whether my father would assist 44 LIFE OF FRANKLIN .
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... obtained so advantageous a recommendation as that of a person of his rank , and that my industry and economy had ... obtain general esteem , and avoid satire and sarcasm , to which he thought I was too much inclined ; adding , that ...
... obtained so advantageous a recommendation as that of a person of his rank , and that my industry and economy had ... obtain general esteem , and avoid satire and sarcasm , to which he thought I was too much inclined ; adding , that ...
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... obtain the necessary sum for the purchase of my press , types , and paper . He appointed various times for me to come for these letters , which would certainly be ready ; and , when I came , always put me off to another day . These ...
... obtain the necessary sum for the purchase of my press , types , and paper . He appointed various times for me to come for these letters , which would certainly be ready ; and , when I came , always put me off to another day . These ...
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... obtained the New Jersey business ; and , in order to execute it , I constructed a copper - plate printing - press , the first that had been seen in the country . I engraved various ornaments and vig . nettes for the bills ; and we ...
... obtained the New Jersey business ; and , in order to execute it , I constructed a copper - plate printing - press , the first that had been seen in the country . I engraved various ornaments and vig . nettes for the bills ; and we ...
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