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The Life of Thomas, Lord Erskine, with Observations on the Character of his Eloquence at the Bar and in Parlia ment, and Critical Notices of his Speeches and Writings, interspersed with private Anecdotes. By Henry Cooper, of Lincoln's Inn, Esq. Barrister-at-Law. 2 vols. 8vo.

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