The Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Consisting of Essays, Humorous, Moral, and Literary : with His LifeW. Van Norden, 1825 - 290 Seiten |
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... kind- ness to me till his death . About this period Mr. Vernon reminded me of the debt I owed him , but without pressing me for pay- inent . I wrote a handsome letter on the occasion , begging him to wait a little longer , to which he ...
... kind- ness to me till his death . About this period Mr. Vernon reminded me of the debt I owed him , but without pressing me for pay- inent . I wrote a handsome letter on the occasion , begging him to wait a little longer , to which he ...
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... kind . While Franklin was waiting for the erection of a spire , it occurred to him that he / might have more ready access to the region of clouds by means of a common kite . He prepared one by fastening two cross sticks to a silk ...
... kind . While Franklin was waiting for the erection of a spire , it occurred to him that he / might have more ready access to the region of clouds by means of a common kite . He prepared one by fastening two cross sticks to a silk ...
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... kind offers in this respect , and when you are settled in England , we may occasionally make use of your friendship and judgment . " If it suits your convenience to visit Philadelphia before you return to Europe , I shall be extremely ...
... kind offers in this respect , and when you are settled in England , we may occasionally make use of your friendship and judgment . " If it suits your convenience to visit Philadelphia before you return to Europe , I shall be extremely ...
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... kind , should have been ultimately occasioned by the wickedness or ignorance of a British ministry . Dr. Franklin left nothing untried to prevail upon the ministry to consent to a change of measures . In private conversations , and in ...
... kind , should have been ultimately occasioned by the wickedness or ignorance of a British ministry . Dr. Franklin left nothing untried to prevail upon the ministry to consent to a change of measures . In private conversations , and in ...
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... kind loans of money from two friends there , which was the foundation of my fortune , and of all the utility in life that may be ascribed to me- I wish to be ueful even after my death , if possible , in forming and advancing other young ...
... kind loans of money from two friends there , which was the foundation of my fortune , and of all the utility in life that may be ascribed to me- I wish to be ueful even after my death , if possible , in forming and advancing other young ...
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