Davys
Americannoun
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From the Princess's fifth year Dr. Davys, afterwards Bishop of Peterborough, was her tutor.
From Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen — Volume 1 by Tytler, Sarah
Other friends—the Speddings, the Arnolds at Fox How, the Davys at Ambleside, the Fletchers at Lancrigg—formed a delightful circle, all within tolerably easy reach, and affording a haven of kind and nourishing companionship.
From Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3) Essay 7: W.R. Greg: A Sketch by Morley, John
Bishop Davys died in 1864, and in 1865 the death of King Leopold occurred.
From In the Days of Queen Victoria by Tappan, Eva March
Captain John Davys was appointed commander, and two barks were equipped.
From Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography by Stebbing, W. (William)
The following hour was given to French, and from five to six came music and "repetition"—whatever that may have been—for Mr. Davys.
From In the Days of Queen Victoria by Tappan, Eva March
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