Benjamin Franklin: His Contribution to the American TraditionBobbs-Merrill, 1953 - 320 pages |
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Page 99
... friend or two for company . My mind having been much more improved by reading than Keimer's , I suppose it was for that reason my conversation seemed to be more valued . They had me to their houses , introduced me to their friends and ...
... friend or two for company . My mind having been much more improved by reading than Keimer's , I suppose it was for that reason my conversation seemed to be more valued . They had me to their houses , introduced me to their friends and ...
Page 104
... friends in the House , and they voted us their printers for the year ensuing .. ... ... Mr. Meredith's father , who was to have paid for our printing house according to the expectations given me , was able to advance only one hundred ...
... friends in the House , and they voted us their printers for the year ensuing .. ... ... Mr. Meredith's father , who was to have paid for our printing house according to the expectations given me , was able to advance only one hundred ...
Page 105
... friends were William Coleman and Robert Grace . I told them I could not propose a separation while any prospect remained of the Merediths fulfilling their part of our agreement . Because I thought myself under great obligations to them ...
... friends were William Coleman and Robert Grace . I told them I could not propose a separation while any prospect remained of the Merediths fulfilling their part of our agreement . Because I thought myself under great obligations to them ...
Contents
PAGE | 27 |
IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMUNITY | 164 |
INVENTIONS AND APPLICATIONS OF SCIENCE | 189 |
Copyright | |
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