The Works of Benjamin Franklin: Containing Several Political and Historical Tracts Not Included in Any Former Ed., and Many Letters Official and Private, Not Hitherto Published; with Notes and a Life of the Author, Volume 10Hillard, Gray,, 1840 - Statesmen |
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... they may avoid all useless repetitions , and tautology in reading the ... the Psalter , or Psalms of Da- vid , pointed as they are to be sung or said in Churches ... DAVID HARTLEY . Passy , 5 July , 1785 ĆT . 79. ] 207 CORRESPONDENCE .
... they may avoid all useless repetitions , and tautology in reading the ... the Psalter , or Psalms of Da- vid , pointed as they are to be sung or said in Churches ... DAVID HARTLEY . Passy , 5 July , 1785 ĆT . 79. ] 207 CORRESPONDENCE .
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