Adams, William, 1706-1789

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Archdeacon of Landaff, and master of Pembroke College in the university of Oxford. Friend and instructor of Samuel Johnson.

From the guide to the William Adams letter and autograph, 1764, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

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creatorOf	Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. Collection of letters and documents related to Samuel Johnson : London, etc., to various recipients, 1736 Oct. 30-1784 Nov. 1.	Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf	William Adams letter and autograph, 1764	New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
creatorOf	Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. Autograph letter signed : London, to Dr. William Adams, 1784 Jul. 11.	Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn	Letters from others sent to Thomas Cadell, 1766-1825.	Houghton Library
referencedIn	Letters of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., collected and edited by George Birkbeck Hill, extra-illustrated, 1413-1900 (inclusive), 1775-1839 (bulk).	Houghton Library
referencedIn	James Boswell letters, 1762-1795.	Houghton Library
referencedIn	Proctor, Thomas. Deposition regarding military service of Dr. William Adams of Philadelphia : manuscript, 1781 Oct. 31.	Texas Christian University
referencedIn	Samuel Johnson letters, 1731-1784.	Houghton Library

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Adams, William, 1706-1789

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