'DEAR SIR,
'Having spent about six weeks at this place, we have at length resolved upon returning. I expect to see you all in Fleet-street on the 30th of this month.
'I did not go into the sea till last Friday[266], but think to go most of this week, though I know not that it does me any good. My nights are very restless and tiresome, but I am otherwise well.
'I have written word of my coming to Mrs. Williams. Remember me kindly to Francis and Betsy. I am, Sir,
'Your humble servant,
'SAM. JOHNSON[267].'
'Brighthelmstone[268], Oct. 21, 1776'
I again wrote to Dr. Johnson on the 21st of October, informing him, that my father had, in the most liberal manner, paid a large debt for me[269], and that I had now the happiness of being upon very good terms with him; to which he returned the following answer.
'To JAMES BOSWELL, ESQ.