'I am, dear Sir,
'Your most affectionate humble servant,
'SAM. JOHNSON.'
'March 5, 1776.'
To THE SAME.
'DEAR SIR,
'Very early in April we leave England, and in the beginning of the next week I shall leave London for a short time; of this I think it necessary to inform you, that you may not be disappointed in any of your enterprises. I had not fully resolved to go into the country before this day.
'Please to make my compliments to Lord Hailes; and mention very particularly to Mrs. Boswell my hope that she is reconciled to, Sir,
'Your faithful servant,