John Comly
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John Comly (November 19, 1773 – August 17, 1850) was an American author, educator, Quaker minister, and lawyer. He published numerous books, a portion of which pertained to grammar and spelling, wherein it is possible that he was the first to document opposition to split infinitives.
John Comly (November 19, 1773 – August 17, 1850) was an American author, educator, Quaker minister, and lawyer. He published numerous books, a portion of which pertained to grammar and spelling, wherein it is possible that he was the first to document opposition to split infinitives.
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