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IG.782.015
1 Jun 1782:11 (8)
The Philobiblian Library, kept by William Prichard, Removed
to Market-Street, opposite Laeticia Court,
Where the proprietor pursues the business of Librarian,
Bookseller, and Stationer, is possessed of an excellent
collection of books, in all languages, arts and sciences,
also a great variety of stationary, selling on the lowest
terms.
. . . [7 more lines on the benefits of learning and
reading.]
Our Senate walls would soon re-echo the flowing eloquence of
a Burke, Chatham or a Richmond. The Pulpits breathe the
fervency and devotion of a Tillotson, Hervey, or a Watts.
The Bar adorned with the accuracy of a Blackstone, the
finesse of a Wedderbourne, and the equity of a Camden. And
our Stage (where necessary) produce the talents of a
Garrick, Western, or Foote.
. . . [9 more lines]
May 25, 1782.
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