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‘Be pleased to send to Mr. Banks, whose place of residence I do not know, this note, which I have sent open, that, if you please, you may read it.

‘When you send it, do not use your own seal.

‘I am, Sir,

‘Your most humble servant,

‘SAM. JOHNSON.’

‘Feb. 27, 1772.’

‘To JOSEPH BANKS, ESQ.

‘Perpetua ambitâ his terrá præmia lactis

Hac habet altrici Capra secunda Jovis[425].’

‘Sir,

‘I return thanks to you and to Dr. Solander for the pleasure which I received in yesterday’s conversation. I could not recollect a motto for your Goat, but have given her one. You, Sir, may perhaps have an epick poem from some happier pen than, Sir,

‘Your most humble servant,

‘SAM. JOHNSON.’

‘Johnson’s-court, Fleet-street,

February 27, 1772.’

‘To DR. JOHNSON.