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Our landlord informed us, several englishmen assured him, "It was very like Westminster Bridge."

From Travels in the United States of America Commencing in the Year 1793, and Ending in 1797. With the Author's Journals of his Two Voyages Across the Atlantic. by Priest, William

The other two englishmen had their wishes gratified, by the same lucky incident, which had assisted us.

From The Stranger in France or, a Tour from Devonshire to Paris Illustrated by Engravings in Aqua Tint of Sketches Taken on the Spot. by Carr, John, Sir