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Of his intellectual character , Dr. Gregory thus writes : " The leading faculty was that of acquisition , which he possessed in a remarkable measure , and which was constantly employed from the earliest age in augmenting his mental ...
Of his intellectual character , Dr. Gregory thus writes : " The leading faculty was that of acquisition , which he possessed in a remarkable measure , and which was constantly employed from the earliest age in augmenting his mental ...
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Dr. Anderson possessed an antiquarian turn ; and , in the peculiar line of literature which he selected for himself , he was distinguished for sound and pertinent information , deep research , untiring perseverance , a clear ...
Dr. Anderson possessed an antiquarian turn ; and , in the peculiar line of literature which he selected for himself , he was distinguished for sound and pertinent information , deep research , untiring perseverance , a clear ...
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Though he did not display talents as shining as those of some of his companions , he was industrious in the pursuit of knowledge , and possessed an enlarged mind , and much liberality of sentiment . By his agreeable and generous ...
Though he did not display talents as shining as those of some of his companions , he was industrious in the pursuit of knowledge , and possessed an enlarged mind , and much liberality of sentiment . By his agreeable and generous ...
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