Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Benjamin Franklin, Volumen1H. Colburn, 1818 - 541 páginas |
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... engaged in went on more pleasantly . The modest way in which I proposed my opinions , procured them a readier reception and less contra- diction ; I had less mortification when I was found to be in the wrong , and I more easily ...
... engaged in went on more pleasantly . The modest way in which I proposed my opinions , procured them a readier reception and less contra- diction ; I had less mortification when I was found to be in the wrong , and I more easily ...
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... engaged , and the schools opened ; I think in the same year , 1749 . The scholars increasing fast , the house was soon found too small , and we were looking out for a piece of ground , properly situated , with intent to build , when ...
... engaged , and the schools opened ; I think in the same year , 1749 . The scholars increasing fast , the house was soon found too small , and we were looking out for a piece of ground , properly situated , with intent to build , when ...
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... engaged heartily in the design of procuring sub- scriptions from others : previous however to the solicitation , I endeavored to prepare the minds of the people , by writing on the subject in the news- papers , which was my usual custom ...
... engaged heartily in the design of procuring sub- scriptions from others : previous however to the solicitation , I endeavored to prepare the minds of the people , by writing on the subject in the news- papers , which was my usual custom ...
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... engaged the public attention everywhere . Monsieur Delor , who had an appa- ratus for experimental philosophy , and lectured in that branch of science , undertook to repeat what he called the Philadelphia experiments ; and after they ...
... engaged the public attention everywhere . Monsieur Delor , who had an appa- ratus for experimental philosophy , and lectured in that branch of science , undertook to repeat what he called the Philadelphia experiments ; and after they ...
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... engaged in drinking , he took me aside into another room , and acquainted me that he had been advised by his friends in England to cultivate a friendship with me , as one who was capable of giving him the best advice , and of ...
... engaged in drinking , he took me aside into another room , and acquainted me that he had been advised by his friends in England to cultivate a friendship with me , as one who was capable of giving him the best advice , and of ...
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accordingly acquainted affairs afterwards agreed America answer appeared appointed apprehended Art of Virtue assembly attended Barclay bill Boston Boston port act Britain British colonies common conduct considered continued copy crown defence desire dispute duty endeavored England father favor Franklin friends gave give governor grant money hands honor inhabitants injury Keimer king letters liberty London Lord Chatham Lord Dartmouth Lord Hillsborough Lord Hyde Lord Stanhope lordship majesty Majesty's means measures ment mentioned ministers never observed obtained occasion opinion paper parliament Pennsylvania perhaps person petition Philadelphia pleased present printed printing-house privy council proposed proprietaries province Quakers reason received repeal respect sent sentiments ship soon stamp act Street supposed thing Thomas Hutchinson Thomas Whately thought tion told took town virtue waggons wished writing wrote