Warren Hastings: A BiographyAllen, 1878 - 383 páginas |
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... write Latin verse as deftly as any young fellow of his own standing . In swimming and " skiffing " he espe- cially delighted , in preference to the more violent pastimes enjoyed by healthier and stronger boys . His gentle manners and ...
... write Latin verse as deftly as any young fellow of his own standing . In swimming and " skiffing " he espe- cially delighted , in preference to the more violent pastimes enjoyed by healthier and stronger boys . His gentle manners and ...
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... writes to Hastings , " to make yourself acquainted with the dark designs of the Mussulmans . The moment I perused your letter , I could perceive a design in the Nabob and those about him against Roy Doolub , and you may be assured what ...
... writes to Hastings , " to make yourself acquainted with the dark designs of the Mussulmans . The moment I perused your letter , I could perceive a design in the Nabob and those about him against Roy Doolub , and you may be assured what ...
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... writes rather more lengthily , with a more studied elegance of phrase , with the defer- ence due to higher rank and older experience , and yet with a frankness equal to his chief's . Clive tells Hastings to be " a little severe in ex ...
... writes rather more lengthily , with a more studied elegance of phrase , with the defer- ence due to higher rank and older experience , and yet with a frankness equal to his chief's . Clive tells Hastings to be " a little severe in ex ...
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... writes to Francis Sykes , on January 30 , 1772 , " the first occasion to tell you how much joy it has given me to learn that I am much indebted my to you for You are late appointment . . the friend you have always professed yourself and ...
... writes to Francis Sykes , on January 30 , 1772 , " the first occasion to tell you how much joy it has given me to learn that I am much indebted my to you for You are late appointment . . the friend you have always professed yourself and ...
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... writes of his happiness in leaving Mr. Du Pré still in the chair , and hopes the Directors " will encourage him to continue in it . " In a farewell letter to Du Pré himself , he says , " I on my part shall never forget.
... writes of his happiness in leaving Mr. Du Pré still in the chair , and hopes the Directors " will encourage him to continue in it . " In a farewell letter to Du Pré himself , he says , " I on my part shall never forget.
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