| Administrative History | Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784). Beattie first met Johnson during Beattie's 1771 visit to London, having been introduced by James Boswell. Johnson admired both the Essay on Truth and The Minstrel, and often spoke affectionately of Beattie. |
| Description | Letter from Samuel Johnson to James Beattie, regarding an enclosed [not present] invitation for Beattie from a notable family.
"Dear Sir
"I have inclosed an invitation from a very valuable family, with which, I think you will, when you know it, have reason to be pleased. You Shall be ?raised ?or ?, by,
"Sir,
"your most humble Servant
[signed] Sam: Johnson
August 30 - 1771 |