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"George Granville," of the family of the hero of the Revenge, was a great Tory, a peer a little later with the title of Lansdowne, and a rather better poet than Johnson thought him. "St. John" and "Harley," if not also "Masham," should not need annotation. Swift calls their attention to it when beginning his next instalment. LONDON, January 16, 1710-11.
Failing these, there remained for him only the streets and the beggar's role. His pay was far from princely. From 3d. a day in the reign of King John it rose by grudging increments to 20s. a month in 1626, and 24s. in 1797. Years sometimes elapsed before he touched a penny of his earnings, except in the form of "slop" clothing and tobacco. Bennett, 8 March 1710-11. Admiralty Records 1. 1471 Capt.
Serene is a Chair; therefore, upon his promotion, request that I may succeed him in the Hangings, with my Hand in the Orange-Trees. Your humble servant, Ralph Simple." "Drury Lane, March 24, 1710-11. I saw your Friend the Templar this Evening in the Pit, and thought he looked very little pleased with the Representation of the mad Scene of the Pilgrim.
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