Life of Johnson, Volume 1 - 1709-1765 by James Boswell
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page 282 of 928 (30%)
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To THE SAME, 'DEAR SIR, 'Dr. King[825] was with me a few minutes before your letter; this, however, is the first instance in which your kind intentions to me have ever been frustrated[826]. I have now the full effect of your care and benevolence; and am far from thinking it a slight honour, or a small advantage; since it will put the enjoyment of your conversation more frequently in the power of, dear Sir, [Page 280: The Chancellor of Oxford's letter. A.D. 1755.] 'Your most obliged and affectionate 'SAM. JOHNSON.' 'P.S. I have enclosed a letter to the Vice-Chancellor[827], which you will read; and, if you like it, seal and give him. '[London,] Feb. 1755.' As the Publick will doubtless be pleased to see the whole progress of this well-earned academical honour, I shall insert the Chancellor of Oxford's letter to the University[828], the diploma, and Johnson's letter of thanks to the Vice-Chancellor. '_To the Reverend Dr_. HUDDESFORD, Vice-Chancellor _of the_ University _of_ Oxford; _to be communicated to the Heads of Houses, and proposed in |
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