In matters of religion and matrimony I never give any advice; because I will not have anybody's torments in this world or the next laid to my charge.

Lord Chesterfield

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Topic

Marriage

Author

Lord Chesterfield

Source

Letters of Lord Chesterfield

Medium

Letter

Language

English

Time

1765 1760s 18th century

Occupation

Politician Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Stanhope, Philip Dormer. Letter to Arthur Charles Stanhope. 12 Oct. 1765. 

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James Boswell
Source
The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D
Genre
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Language
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Time
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Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

Johnson, Samuel. Quoted in journal entry, written by James Boswell. 31 July 1763.

Current Citation

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Source
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Medium
Lecture
Language
English
Time
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Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

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