'DEAR SIR,
'I have an old amanuensis[1126] in great distress. I have given what I think I can give, and begged till I cannot tell where to beg again. I put into his hands this morning four guineas. If you could collect three guineas more, it would clear him from his present difficulty.
'I am, Sir,
'Your most humble servant,
'SAM. JOHNSON.'
'May 21, 1775.'
'To JAMES BOSWELL, ESQ.