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Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Charles I
… Corbet has stamped upon it the true mint-mark of the witty Dean. The conclusion is noticeable. What was the …
Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, Henry VIII
… It was not likely, indeed that the most clear-headed, witty, and cultivated taken in England could have allowed his …
Calendar of State Papers, Spain
… and other of his Spanish servants. Sceptical, caustic and witty as few ambassadors before or since were Don Juan and …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… presented him at Court, where the Queen was gracious and witty; and in the purest Italian set springes to catch …
Survey of London Monograph
… Our regard for the Spectator and our affection for "pretty witty Nelly," tell as weightily on us as similar feelings …
Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, Henry VIII
… was there, and employed himself in sending home to his witty correspondent ludicrous accounts of his life in the …
Survey of London
… her interest in the arts with boundless energy. Clever, witty and extravagant, she was a generous hostess and …
Historical Account of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
… was first printed at London in 1768, with an ingenious and witty preface. This was followed by "New Sermons to Asses;" …
Survey of London: volume
… until his death. He was an ardent reformer, and a good and witty speaker. In 1838 he went to Canada as Chief Secretary …
Register & Records of Holm Cultram
… soe much) and so continue from yeare to yeare." 1651. R. Witty complained to the Governor of Carlisle [as Steward of … Carlisle on March 25. Being unable to go, they wrote"Robt. Witty was schoolmaster duranti placita yet the said Robt. Witty did neglect the paym t thereof although he received it …