Life and works of Cowper, by R. SoutheyBaldwin and Cradock, 1836 |
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... LORD , TO LORD THURLOW . Olney , Bucks , Feb. 25 , 1782 . I make no apology for what I account a duty ; I should offend against the cordiality of our former friendship should I send a volume into the world , and 19 Feb. 16 , 1782 ...
... LORD , TO LORD THURLOW . Olney , Bucks , Feb. 25 , 1782 . I make no apology for what I account a duty ; I should offend against the cordiality of our former friendship should I send a volume into the world , and 19 Feb. 16 , 1782 ...
Page 19
... Lord Chancellor had been a stranger , Cowper would never have presumed upon an author's privilege . Time and change had not weakened his affectionate regard for Thurlow ; and though some degree of pride may have contributed to keep it ...
... Lord Chancellor had been a stranger , Cowper would never have presumed upon an author's privilege . Time and change had not weakened his affectionate regard for Thurlow ; and though some degree of pride may have contributed to keep it ...
Page 364
... Lord is very gracious to us ; for though the cloud of affliction still hangs heavy on Mr. Cowper , yet he is quite calm and persuad- able in every respect . He has been for these few days past more open and communicative than heretofore ...
... Lord is very gracious to us ; for though the cloud of affliction still hangs heavy on Mr. Cowper , yet he is quite calm and persuad- able in every respect . He has been for these few days past more open and communicative than heretofore ...
Contents
CHAPTER | 1 |
MR NEWTONs expectations of Cowpers perfect recovery | 9 |
Anticipations of ill success | 17 |
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