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‘DEAR SIR,
Оглавление‘When I came to Lichfield, I found that my portrait[418] had been much visited, and much admired. Every man has a lurking wish to appear considerable in his native place; and I was pleased with the dignity conferred by such a testimony of your regard.
‘Be pleased, therefore, to accept the thanks of, Sir, your most obliged
‘And most humble servant,
‘SAM. JOHNSON.’
‘Ashbourn in Derbyshire,
July 17, 1771.
‘Compliments to Miss Reynolds,’
‘To DR. JOHNSON.
‘Edinburgh, July 27, 1771.
