The Scots Magazine, Volume 71Sands, Brymer, Murray and Cochran, 1809 - English literature |
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Page 52
... British Orders be revoked . But there are explanations which these letters do not contain , and which it is proper for me now to make . These expla nations show , that while every motive of justice conspires to produce a disposition to ...
... British Orders be revoked . But there are explanations which these letters do not contain , and which it is proper for me now to make . These expla nations show , that while every motive of justice conspires to produce a disposition to ...
Page 54
... British Government has not disguised from itself that the trial of such an experiment might be long and arduous , though it has never doubted of the final issue . But if that issue , such as the British Government confidently an ...
... British Government has not disguised from itself that the trial of such an experiment might be long and arduous , though it has never doubted of the final issue . But if that issue , such as the British Government confidently an ...
Page 87
... British forces , by which he hoped to expel a formidable enemy , and be re- instated in his former power . But it was first necessary to dispatch some intelligent officer , to ascertain how far such designs were practicable , and to ...
... British forces , by which he hoped to expel a formidable enemy , and be re- instated in his former power . But it was first necessary to dispatch some intelligent officer , to ascertain how far such designs were practicable , and to ...
Page 126
... British Whales and Fishes , illustrated also by a great number of figure , shall shortly follow ; and afterwards others of the birds , amphibious insects , & c . till an entire system of British Zoology , occu- pying about seven volumes ...
... British Whales and Fishes , illustrated also by a great number of figure , shall shortly follow ; and afterwards others of the birds , amphibious insects , & c . till an entire system of British Zoology , occu- pying about seven volumes ...
Page 130
... British General commanding in Spain , said , that whether he advanced or retreated , he was sure that he would not compromise the honour of the country , of sully the glory of the British arms . Lord St Vincent next rose , and made a ...
... British General commanding in Spain , said , that whether he advanced or retreated , he was sure that he would not compromise the honour of the country , of sully the glory of the British arms . Lord St Vincent next rose , and made a ...
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