CONTENTS. CHAP. I. 1709-1731.-Birth and Infancy of JohnsonAccount of his Parents-Anecdotes of his Childhood-Taken to London to receive the Royal Touch for Scrofula-School Days at Lichfield-His Uncle Cornelius Ford, and Cousin the Rev. Dr. FordSent to School at Stourbridge-Translations and original Compositions while at this place-Return Home-Arrival at Pembroke College, Oxford-His Tutor-Latin Translation of Pope's "Messiah"Attack of Hypochondria-Religious ImpressionsCourse of Reading-Love of Literature-Apparent Recklessness-Real state of Mind-Struggles with Poverty-Leaves the University CHAP. II. 1731-1736.-Death of Johnson's FatherIntercourse with Society in Lichfield, Gilbert Walmesley, Dr. Swinfen, &c.-Tribute to Walmesley's Memory-Becomes Usher at Market Bosworth School Removal to Birmingham; Mr. Hector, Mr. Porter, &c.-Translation of Lobo's Voyage to Abyssinia-Specimen of Early Style-Return to Lichfield-Birmingham again-First Letter to Cave, Proprietor of "Gentleman's Magazine "-Youthful Amatory Verses-Marriage with Mrs. Porter-Her Family, and Incidents of the_Wedding-Opens a Private Academy at Edial-Garrick becomes his Pupil-School unsuccessful-Great part of Tragedy of "Irene" written CHAP. III. 1737-1738.-Johnson arrives in London accompanied by Garrick-Letter relating to them from Walmesley to the Rev. Mr. Colson-First Residence and Mode of Life in the MetropolisRetires to Greenwich-Progress of "Irene"-Projected Translation of "Father Paul's History of Council of Trent"-Going back to Lichfield-Original MS. of "Irene"-Extracts-Return to London with Mrs. Johnson-First Contribution to "Gentleman's Magazine"-Reports Debates in Parliament -Publishes Poem of "London"-Pope admires itRemarks and Extracts-Conditional Offer of Mastership of a Country School-Pope's Recommendation of Johnson to Lord Gower . CHAP. IV. 1738-1743.-Johnson's intended Application to Civil Law-Letters to Cave-Writings in "Gentleman's Magazine "-Separate Publications, "Marmor Norfolciense," &c.-Note from Pope relating to Johnson-Anecdotes of Johnson by Reynolds and Hogarth-Miscellaneous Writings-Debates in Parliament-Encounter with Osborne, the Bookseller-Letters to Cave on Literary ProjectsOde on Friendship-Embarrassed CircumstancesTakes on him a Debt of his Mother. CHAP. V. 1744-1748.-Johnson publishes the Life of Savage-Merits of this Biography-Discussion as to Savage's parentage-Preface to Harleian Miscellany-"Miscellaneous Observations on the Tragedy of Macbeth"-Garrick, Manager of Drury-lane xiii xiv I II 18 27 PAGE Theatre-Johnson's "Prologue" on its Opening-"Plan" of the Dictionary addressed to Lord Chesterfield-Residence in Gough Square-Institution of the Club in Ivy Lane-Writes Life of Roscommon-Contributions to Dodsley's "Preceptor' CHAP. VI. 1749-1750.-Publication of "The Vanity of Human Wishes"-Tragedy of "Irene" performed at Drury-lane Theatre-Commencement of "The Rambler"-Republished in EdinburghGeneral Estimate of the Merits of the Work-Prologue to "Comus," when performed for the benefit of Milton's Grand-daughter, and Letter in favour of the undertaking CHAP. VII. 1751-1754.-Progress of the "Dictionary and "Rambler"-Lauder's Forgeries-Account of Miss Williams-Close of the "Rambler"Commencement of Hawkesworth's "Adventurer" -Death of Mrs. Johnson Account of Robert Levett Johnson's Friendship with ReynoldsLangton-Beauclerk - Writings in the Adventurer" Extract from Diary Mrs. Lennox's "Shakspeare Illustrated" CHAP. VIII. 1754-1755-Johnson writes the "Life of Cave"- Lord Chesterfield's Papers in the "World" recommending the "Dictionary"- Letter in answer to his Lordship-Excursion to Oxford -Receives his Degree of M. A.-Projected "Bibliothèque" Letters, Remarks, &c., relating to the Dictionary-Garrick's Panegyric-Johnson's Pamphlet on the Longitude-Scheme of Life on Sundays CHAP. IX. 1756-1758.-Johnson's favourable Judg ment of Booksellers-Writes in "Universal Visitor" and "Literary Magazine"-Defence of Tea, against Jonas Hanway-Defence of Admiral Byng -Answer to Soame Jenyns-Issue of Proposals for Edition of Shakspeare-Declines offer of Preferment in the Church-Letters to Warton, Langton, &c.-Burney's Interview with Johnson in Gough Square "The 35 42 52 · 59 CHAP. X. 1758-1759.-Johnson commences Idler"-Remarks on the Work-Letters to T. Warton and Langton-Death of Johnson's MotherLetters to her and Miss Porter - Publication of "Rasselas "-Various Writings-Excursion to Oxford-Account of Francis Barber, Johnson's Black Servant-Letter from Smollett to Wilkes-Blackfriars Bridge-Johnson engages in the Controversy respecting its Erection CHAP. XI. 1760-1763-Accession of George III.Johnson writes the Address of the Painters on that Occasion-Various Writings-Projected History of the War-Murphy's "Poetical Epistle" to Johnson -Account of their Acquaintance-Letters to Langton, Baretti, &c.-Grant of Pension by George III. to Johnson-Visit to Plymouth with ReynoldsLetters to Lord Bute and Baretti-Contribution to the "Poetical Calendar," a character of Collins the Poet CHAP. XII. 1763.-First Interview of Boswell with Johnson, at the House of Davies, the BooksellerRecord of Conversation-Boswell's Visit to his 73 79 85 94 . ΙΟΙ . 115 . 125 CHAP. XIV. 1763-1765.-Johnson accompanies Boswell to Harwich, on his intended Foreign TourFellow Passengers and Conversation on the RoadBoswell embarks-Writes to Johnson-His Answer, containing Advice for Study-Visit to the Langton Family, in Lincolnshire-Institution of the Literary Club-Miscellaneous Writings--Various Peculiarities of Johnson-Visit to Cambridge-Diploma of LL.D. from Trinity College, Dublin-Engagement with Gerard Hamilton-Introduction to the Thrales-Publication of Edition of Shakspeare CHAP XV. 1766-1767.-Boswell returns to England -Voltaire's comparison of Pope and DrydenGoldsmith's "Traveller," and "Deserted Village"— Renewal of the Suppers at the Mitre-Johnson's opinions of Rousseau-Specimens of his familiar Conversations-Letters to Bennet Langton-Johnson's Criticism on the Latin in Boswell's ThesisBoswell's Reply-Publication of Mrs. Anna Williams's Miscellanies-Johnson advocates the Translation of the Bible in Gaelic-Cuthbert Shaw-The Hon. Thomas Hervey CHAP. XVI. 1767-1768.-Johnson introduced to George III. at Buckingham House-Visits Lichfield-Death of Catherine Chambers-Writes Prologue to Goldsmith's "Good-natured Man" Boswell's Account of Corsica published-Comparison of the Works of Fielding and RichardsonThe Great Douglas Cause-St. Kilda-Johnson's Views of Conjugal Infidelity-Chastity and the Choice of a Wife-Baretti's Italy-Johnson visits Oxford-Returns to London-His Contempt for Popular Liberty-Dr. Kenrick's Pamphlet-Johnson places Francis Barber at School-Conversational strictures on Thomson the Poet and Dr. Mounsey-Origin of the "Bear" epithet. CHAP. XVII. 1769.-Johnson appointed Professor of Ancient Literature-Boswell at the Stratford Jubilee-His account of Corsica-Scotch Gardening -Johnson and Boswell visit Mr. and Mrs. ThraleBoswell introduces Johnson to General PaoliGoldsmith's Tailor- Mrs. Montagu's Essay on Shakspeare Foote-Baretti's Trial- Mrs. Williams's Tea Table-Johnson's Views of Romanism and Conversion to Popery-The Marriage Service 142 CHAP. XVIII. 1770-1771.-Johnson publishes "The False Aların "-Letters to the Wartons, &c.-Dr. Maxwell's Collectanea-Johnson's Political Opinions -His general mode of Life-Love of Blackletter Books Burton's "Anatomy of Melancholy"Jacob Behmen-Dr. Priestley-French NovelsPère Boscovitch-Ossian-The Poetical CobblerMarriage-Foppery-The Poor of England-The Corn Laws-Mr. Burke-Fortune Hunters-Irish Clergy-Johnson publishes "Pamphlet on the Falkland Islands"--Mr. Strahan's effort to bring Johnson into Parliament-Boswell's Marriage-Johnson visits Lichfield and Ashbourne. CHAP. XIX. 1772.-Dr. Beattie-Boswell returns to London-Lord Monboddo-Scotch ChurchSecond Sight-Thirty-nine Articles-Royal Marriage Bill-Foote's Mimicry-Fourth Edition of the Dictionary prepared-Mr. Peyton-Origin of Languages-Flogging-Scottish Accent-Ghost Stories -Ranelagh-Hon. Thomas Erskine-General Oglethorpe-Goldsmith's Natural History-Johnson's advice to Authors-His Opinion on a point of Scotch Law 163 . CHAP. XX. 1773.-New Editions of "The Dictionary" and "Shakspeare" published-Geo. Steevens . 134 . 154 PAGE . 180 -Letter to Boswell, who re-visits London-Goldsmith's Comedy, "She Stoops to Conquer"-"The Spectator"-Good Friday and Easter Sunday-A Dinner at Johnson's House-The Stuarts-Law Reports Signor Martinelli Allan Ramsay's "Gentle Shepherd"-Charles Townshend-Johnson doubts the practicability of Short-Hand Reporting-His defence of Duelling-Vanity of Garrick -Savage Life-Suicide-Eustace Budgell-The Douglas Cause CHAP. XXI. 1773.-Dinner at Beauclerk's-Johnson criticises Goldsmith's Abilities as a Writer-Boswell elected a member of "The Club"-Monuments to Eminent Persons-" The Whole Duty of Man"-Johnson's Observations on Punning-Lay Patronage-South Sea Discoveries-Reasoning of Brutes-Toleration and Martyrdom-Johnson excites the anger of Goldsmith-Doctrine of the Trinity-Reconciliation with "Goldy"-Literary Property-Ludicrous merriment of Johnson CHAP. XXII. 1773.-Johnson sets out on his "Tour to the Hebrides"-Arrives in Edinburgh, and visits the Isles by way of Aberdeen and InvernessLetters to Boswell-Davies excites Johnson's anger by publishing his "Miscellaneous and Fugitive Pieces," without permission-Johnson writes an account of his "Tour"-Letters to George Steevens, his Associate in editing Shakspeare's WorksDeath of Goldsmith, on whom Johnson composes a Greek Epitaph-Visits Wales with Mr. and Mrs. Thrale-Writes "The Patriot"- Mr. PerkinsHoole's Tragedy, "Cleonice" . 189 • 197 . 230 CHAP. XXVI. 1775.-Johnson accompanies Mr. and Mrs. Thrale on a Tour to France-Paris-Ecole Militaire-The Gobelins-Palais Royal-Mrs. Fermor-Palais Bourbon-Fontainebleau-Versailles and Trianon-Santerre, the Brewer-The King's Library-The Sorbonne-St. Cloud-Sèvre-Grand Chartreuse-Library of St. Germain-Departure from Paris-Chantilly-Compeigne-Cambray CHAP. XXVII. 1775-1776.-Johnson returns to London-Recapitulates to Boswell the chief Incidents of his Tour-His Impressions of Society in France -Madame de Boufflers' Visit to Johnson at his Chambers in the Temple-Johnson's Definition of Voltaire-Dr. Burney's Memoranda-His Letters to Mrs. Montagu-Letters to Boswell on the Law of Entail-The Clarendon Press and Booksellers' Profits PAGE CHAP. XXVIII. 1776.-Boswell again visits London -Bolt Court-Law of Entails-Adam Smith's "Wealth of Nations"-Lawyers and LawsuitsScotch Militia Bill-"Johnsoniana "-Excursion to Oxford with Boswell-Advice to HypochondriacsDr. Wetherell-Dr. Adams-Bishop Horne-Mr. Thomas Warton-Dodsley-Gibbon's "Decline and Fall"-Blenheim-Johnson expatiates on the Comforts obtainable at Inns-Dyer's "Fleece "-Grainger's "Sugar Cane"-Johnson and Boswell arrive at Birmingham-Legitimation by subsequent Marriage-Quakers-Mr. Hector-Mr. Boulton, of Soho-Johnson and Boswell visit Lichfield-Dr. Taylor, of Ashbourne. • 243 CHAP. XXIX. 1776.-Johnson returns to London- CHAP. XXXI. 1776-1777.-Boswell's Departure for CHAP. XXXII. 1777.-Dr. Johnson's Agreement to CHAP. XXXIII. 1777.-Boswell's Arrival at Ashbourne-Grief for the Loss of Friends-" Journey to the Western Islands"-Ashbourne School-Poor Curates-Johnson's zealous Interference and Correspondence on behalf of Dr. Dodd-Petition of the City of London in his Favour-Dodd's Petition to the King-Mr. Jenkinson-Mr. Fitzherbert-Dr. Taylor-Hamilton's Poems-The Rev. Mr. Seward . 268 278 287 PAGE -Johnson's Opinions of Hume-Gen. Paoli's Sentiments on the Fear of Death-Dr. Butter-Duties of a Biographer-The Stewart Family-Coxeter's Collections of the Poets-Johnson's Criticisms on Lyric Poetry CHAP. XXXIV. 1777.-Keddlestone, the Seat of Lord Scarsdale-Dr. Manningham-Bennet Lang. ton-Arrival at Derby-Dr. Butter-Dr. Nichols Anecdote of Dr. Dodd-Blair's Sermons-Early Rising and its Difficulties-Sleep-Johnson's Opinion of Water-drinking - Rutty's "Spiritual Diary"-Autobiographers-Blair's Lectures-Johnson's Style of Writing-"Biographia Britannica"Melancholy and Madness-London Society-Boswell's Ancestor, Lord Douglas-The Legal Profession-Ashbourne Church-Intimacy between Johnson and Dr. Taylor-Johnson's Conversational Powers-Mrs. Macaulay-Duke of DevonshireBurke's Letter on America-Ilam- Differences among Christians-Mungo Campbell-Johnson and the Dead Cat-Lord Rochester's Poems-PriorHypochondriac Reading-Hoiner and Virgil-Lord Bacon-Self-vindication 291 • 303 CHAP. XXXV. 1777.-Johnson's Remarks on Philology-Grainger's "Ode on Solitude"-Effects of Music-Johnson's Opinions on Happiness-Conference in Dr. Taylor's Garden-Slave Trade-American Independence-Corruption of the British Parliament-Boswell's Departure for Scotland-Edensor Inn, and ludicrous Character given of Johnson-Correspondence between Boswell and Johnson-The Negro Cause decided-Mr. Florence Wilson-Mr.Saunders Welch-Advice to Travellers -Parnell, the Poet-"Taxation no Tyranny"Rumoured Death of Johnson on CHAP. XXXVI. 1778.-Boswell's Arrival in London -Mrs. Desmoulins-Johnson's Benevolent Liberality-Mr. Howard, of Lichfield-Tom DaviesJohnson's Advice on Law Pleading-Characteristic Trait of Johnson-Thomas à Kempis-Lord Trimlestown - Sir Robert Sibbald-Johnson's Advice on strict Adherence to Truth-His Opinion Ghosts-John Wesley-Henry Constantine Jennings and Alcibiades' Dog-Boar of FlorenceEmigration-The House of Commons -- Placehunters-Irish Language-Thicknesse's TravelsAnecdote of Sir Godfrey Kneller-Dr. Kennedy's Tragedy-On Shooting a Highwayman-Mr. Dunning-Dr. Campbell and his Wine-drinkingMrs. Montagu- Mr. Harris-Johnson's Opinion of Wine-drinking- Goldsmith Charles V.-Sermons-Scotland-Davies-On Absenteeism 314 . 322 CHAP. XXXVII. 1778.-Delany's "Observations on Swift"-Horace's Villa - Mr. Cambridge-Goldsmith's "Traveller "-Literature of France-Old Age-Garagantua - Dr. Kenrick-Dr. BurneyPotter's Eschyius-On Poetic Translations-Writings of Sir Wm. Temple-Elphinston's Translation of Martial-Hawkins's "Siege of Aleppo"-Sir Wm. Scott-On Subordination-Fame-Proper Use of Wealth-Soldiers and Sailors-Charles Fox-De Foe-Cock-lane Ghost-Johnson's Anger at being asked frivolous Questions-Travelling-Boswell's system of Shorthand-Dr. Dodd's "Thoughts in Prison"-Writings of Pennant-Johnson and Dr. Percy-Correspondence-Johnson's high Opinion of Dr. Percy ⚫ 329 CHAP. XXXVIII. 1778.-Dinner at Langton'sChapter concerning Snakes - Soame JenynsStyles of different Painters-Mr. Topham Beauclerk-Luxury-On Governments-Maccaronic Verses-Mr. Orme's admiration of Johnson-Cookery-"The Duke of Berwick's Memoirs"-Liberty and Restraints of the Sexes-Degrees of Happiness-Soame Jenyns's "Internal Evidence"-America-Edwards on Grace-Free-will-MandevilleVice and Virtue-Hannah More-Prosecution of Murray the Bookseller-On Death and Annihilation-Wesley's Ghost Story-Mrs. Knowles-Jane Harry, and her Conversion to Quakerism-Good Friday-Household Mismanagement-Works on Travels-Fleet Street. 3.38 PAGE CHAP. XXXIX, 1778.-Meeting with Edwards, an old Fellow Collegian-Practice of the Law-Life of a Clergyman-Philosophy-Wine-drinking-Leaving a Fortune to a College-Tom Tyers-Johnson's opinion of a Profession-The Law-Sir Wm. ScottDr. Leland-Burke-Goldsmith and Lord CamdenGarrick-On Surviving Friends-Work on Agriculture-Mr. Duncombe-Psalmanazar-Hon. Ďaines Barrington-The Pillory-Johnson's Ire against the Americans-Extravagance of Wealth-Revelation -Energy of Johnson's Diction-Demosthenes Taylor-Mrs. Cholmondeley-Definition of a Pamphlet -A Lady's Verses on Ireland-Goldsmith's Copyright-Johnson's "Historia Studiorum"-Edward Cave-Avarice-Bon-mots-Egotism CHAP. XL. 1778.-Mauritius Lowe, the ArtistWhigs and Tories-Cowards-Wine-drinking-Mrs. Rudd-Tasso-Thucydides and Homer-Mrs. Boscawen-Conversation respecting Johnson-PopeGreece and Rome-State of Ancient BritainMr. Henry-Dr. Robertson-Embassy to the King of Siam-Allan Ramsay-Johnson's Rudeness_to Boswell-Dr. Blair's Sermon-Addison-East Indians-Lord Kaimes's Sketches-Madame Lapouchin-Molly Aston-Dining at the Mitre-On Sensual Intercourse-Imagination-Virtue and ViceThe Bat • 344 • 350 356 CHAP. XLI. 1778. The Earl of Marchmont "Transpire," and "get abroad"-Peers the Judges of Law-Pope-Divorces-Extravagance-Parson Ford's Ghost-Hummums-Virtue and Vice-Lord Chesterfield's Speeches written by JohnsonKaimes's Sketches-Sir George Villiers's GhostJohnson's Condemnation of French Manners-Lord Charlemont-A Country Life-On SubordinationRev. Mr. Horne-Dr. Mead-General Burgoyne's Army-"Rasselas" and "Candide"- Francis's Horace-Mr. Fullarton-Lord Chatham-Education-Boswell's Departure for Scotland-Correspondence-Thomson's Sister-Visit to Warley CampMr. Langton-Dr. Burney-Rev. J. Hussey-Sir Joshua Reynolds's "Discourses" CHAP. XLII. 1779.-Publication of Johnson's "Lives of the Poets"-Death of Garrick-Rev. Mr. Falconer Philidor-Tasker's Ode-A Man of the World-Goldsmith's "Vicar of Wakefield "-Letters of Junius-Sheridan- Advantages of LondonGood Friday-Easter-day-Skinning an Eel-Claret, Port, and Brandy-Shakspeare's Witches-Beauty of Loch Lomond-Dr. Drummond-Love of Liberty-Execution of Hackman-Altercation between Johnson and Beauclerk-Mallet-Mr. Fitzherbert Friendship Garrick Chesterfield Johnson's Ideas of Drinking-Dr. Taylor-Parental Affection-Johnson s Interview with Lord Marchmont-Pope-Parnell's "Hermit "-Boswell's Departure for Scotland-Correspondence-Boswell's Introduction to John Wesley-Death of Edward Dilly. 364 CHAP. XLIII. 1779-1780.-Dr. Johnson's Leisurehour Amusements-Col. Stuart's Regiment-Selection of Guardians - East Indies" Capability Brown"-London Poor-Johnson's attendance at Church-Lord Bolingbroke and Pope's "Essay on Man"-Johnson's various Residences in LondonConjugal Infidelity-Johnson's Aversion to Roman Catholics-Study of Greek-Miss Graham-Middlesex Election-House of Commons-WhitefieldInfidels-Johnson's Aversion to visiting IrelandThe Ambassador and "The Rambler"- Boswell leaves London for Chester-Correspondence-Boswell's numerous Visits at Lichfield and Chester"Lives of the Poets"-Dr. Lawrence-On the Loss of a Wife-Death of Beauclerk-Mr. Melmoth"Fitz-Osborne's Letters "-Evening at Mr. Vesey's -Distinguished Coterie • 372 CHAP. XLIV. 1780.- Johnson's Account of the Riots in London-Lord George Gordon committed to the Tower-John Wilkes-Conduct of Mr. Akerman, Governor of Newgate - Correspondence Boswell's Brother David-Dr. Beattie-Davies's Memoirs of Garrick-Dr. Dunbar-Advice to Divines-Johnson's Instructions on the Composition CHAP. XLV. 1780-1781.-Langton's JohnsonianaAnecdotes of Johnson, and his Opinions on various Subjects-Theocritus-Callimachus-Maittaire-On Employing the Poor Lockman - Physical and Moral Truth-Huggins-Mrs. Clive-FarquharGarrick-Langley-Spence - Dr. Forster-Mrs. Lennox-Beauclerk-Lord Elibank-Mr. DossieToleration-Johnson's Memory-Dr. Parr-Machinery of Pagan Poets-Hospitality-Rev. Dr. Farmer-Joshua' Barnes-Dodsley's "Cleone"Goldsmith's Ignorance Adam Smith-BurkeBishop Berkeley-Mr. Vesey-Richardson-Archbishop Secker-Dr. Blagden-Johnson's Religious Sentiments-Dr. Francklin's Demonax • 380 386 CHAP. XLVI. 1781. Johnson's "Lives of the CHAP. XLVII. 1781.-Johnson's Correspondence . • 404 CHAP. XLVIII. 1781.-Johnson dines with Wilkes and Dr. Beattie-Letter-writing-Bet Flint-Oratory -Beauclerk's Library-Blue-stocking Clubs-Stillingfleet-The Countess of Cork-Johnson's "List of Subscribers"-"Talking for Victory"-A "cui bono" Man-"Heroic Epistle to Sir W Chambers"-Johnson's Commendation of Lord Carlisle's Poems-Dr. Barnard-" Of Tory and Whig "-Boswell's Departure for Scotland-Visit_to_WelwynDr. Young-On Original Sin-Rev. Mr. Palmer and the Unitarians-Ancient Egyptians-Wealth-Rev. Mr. Smith-Luton Hoo, Seat of Lord Bute-Society of Procurators, in Scotland-Mr. Robertson, of The Caledonian Mercury". CHAP. XLIX. 1781-1782.-Marrying a Pretty Woman-Johnson's Charity to the Poor-Mr. Bewley's Enthusiasm for Johnson-Sir J. Sinclair-Mr. Hector-Death of Mr. Levett-Johnson's Satisfaction at the Dissolution of the Ministry-General Currespondence-Mr. Malone-Johnson's DespondencyDr. Lawrence-Johnson's Lamentations for the Loss of Friends Mrs. Careless-Passage from "The Beauties of Johnson"-Evils of PovertyMr. Perkins-Sanitary Rules-Reprinting of "The Lives of the Poets" . 414 · 423 CHAP. L. 1782-1783.-Death of Boswell's FatherJohnson's Advice-His Correspondence with Boswell and his Lady-Poverty an Enemy to Human Happiness-Mrs. Thrale's Coolness to JohnsonHis Parting Prayer on leaving Streatham-Mr. Metcalfe-Visit to Cowdray-John Nichols-Wilson's "Archæological Dictionary"-Dr. Patten - Boswell's Arrival in London-The Royal FamilyConversation-Lies of Vanity-Johnson's Antipathy to the Scotch-General Oglethorpe-Opium-Neg. lect of Merit-Use of Riches-Goldsmith and Lord Shelburne Crabbe's "Village": 430 PAGE CHAP. LI. 1783.-Penuriousness of Wealth-Lord Mansfield-Harrington's "Nugæ Antiquæ "-Motto on Johnson's Portrait-"Quos Deus vult perdere," &c.-On Happiness-Johnson's Powers of Conversation-Mr. Welch-Dr. Buchanan-Grub-streetSir Wm. Chambers - Bishop Hurd-Reserve of Englishmen-Morice Morgann, Derrick, and Smart -"The Great Twalmley "-A Charade-Mr. Cambridge-Johnson's Love of Children and AnimalsAbp. Stuart-"The Turkish Spy"-Mr. Windham -Mr. Lowe on Hospitality-Walled Gardens-Mr. Walker on the Origin of Language-Moorfields-A singular Character CHAP. LII. 1783.-Increase of London, and its Population- Natural Affections - Duel between Riddell and Cunningham-On Corpulency-Government of India-Dr. Shebbeare-Payment for Reviewing-Religious Disbelief- Liberty of Conscience-Mallet's First Essay-On Reading-Virgil and Homer Cant Hospitality - SheridanFriendship-Barry's Pictures-Christian Devotion -Richard Baxter-Miss Philips-Correspondence -Johnson_attacked by Paralysis-Mr. DaviesJohnson's Recovery-Visits Rochester and HealeDeath of Mrs. Williams-Miscellaneous Conversation CHAP. LIII. 1783.-Johnson's Return from HealeHis Ill-health-Mrs. Williams's Benefactions-Mrs. Siddons-Kemble-Death of Mr. Porter-Gerard Hamilton-Lord Carlisle and Mrs. Chapone-Johnson's Critique on Lord Carlisle's Tragedy-Unconstitutional Influence exercised by Scotch PeersMickle, and his Translation of the Lusiad-Authenticity of Ossian, and Johnson's Refutation of the Essex-street Club and its Rules CHAP. LIV. 1784.-The last Year of Johnson's Life -"Burton's Books"- Mr. Ald. Clark - Correspondence-Johnson's continued Ill-health - Drs. Gillespie, Heberden, Cullen, Hope, and MunroJohnson's Advice to Boswell-Lord PortmoreMr. Ozias Humphry- Johnson's Melancholy Thoughts at the Approach of Death-His Advice to Miss Langton-Boswell's Arrival in LondonCol. Vallancy-Johnson on Earnest DisputationDines at the Essex-head Club with a Constellation of Ladies-Mrs. Montagu-Foote-Mrs. Thrale's altered Conduct-Bishop Douglas-Capel LofftThomas à Kempis-Miss Helen Maria Williams CHAP. LV. 1784.-Johnson's Departure for Oxford -Mrs. Beresford-Knotting-Arrival at OxfordDr. Adams-Bishop Newton-Archibald Campbell -Nonjurors - Mrs. Kennicot-Infidel WritersRoman Catholic Religion-Bishop Hurd's Sermons -Whig and Tory-Miss Adams-Dr. Wall-Dr. Radcliffe's Fellowships-Forms of Prayer-Jeremy Taylor-Dr. Nowell-Rev. H. Bate-John Henderson-The Rev. Sir Herbert Croft-Lord Lyttelton's Vision-Johnson's Horror of Death-Balance of 436 445 453 • 459 CHAP. LVI. 1784.-Johnson's Return to LondonRev. Mr. Astle-Mr. Cator-Horace Walpole"Ever-memorable" John Hales-"No, Sir"-Lord Chatham-Burke's Defence of Johnson-"Tommy Townshend"-Trained Bands of London-Johnson's Apology to the Compositor-Attitudenizing -Johnson's Warmth in Argument-His Visit to Marylebone Gardens-His Attention to DressHis last Dinner at the "Literary Club"-Intended Journey to Italy-Public Criminals-Mr. ViletteDr. Knox-Mr. Pinkerton-Jamaica-Lord Chesterfield-Lord Eliot-Lord Thurlow's Letter, in favour of Johnson-His Sensibility-Italy-Mrs. Thrale's intended Marriage, and her Anecdotes of Johnson • 475 CHAP. LVII. 1784.-Incorrectness of Mrs. Piozzi's Anecdotes-Lord Chancellor Thurlow's Benevolence-Johnson's Letter of Thanks to him-His Affection for the Memory of his Wife-He sets out for Derbyshire and Staffordshire-Revisits Lichfield and Ashbourne-His Letters to his FriendsHis State of Health - Mr. Windham-Johnson Visits Chatsworth-Air Balloons-Johnson's Opinion of their Utility-Mr. Hoole-Mr. NicholsThe Literary Club-Dr. Burney-Mr. LangtonGeneral Correspondence-Johnson affected with Asthma and Dropsy-His Charity, and Letter to Mr. Heely. : CHAP. LVIII. 1784.-Johnson's last Visit to Lichfield -Uttoxeter-The Learned Pig-Johnson's Visit to Oxford-Dr. Adams-Correspondence-Johnson's increasing Indisposition-His Return to the Metropolis-Various Works contemplated by him-List of the Authors of Universal History-Rev. John Swinton-Johnson's knowledge of Greek-Imitations of his Style-Mr. Burrowe's-George Colman -Dr. Robertson-Mr. Gibbon-Miss Burney -Arch. Nares-" The Mirror"-Rev. Dr. KnoxJohnson's Affection for his Departed Relations-His approaching Dissolution-His Fears of Death-His Prayers. CHAP. LIX. 1784.-Johnson's last Illness - His Liberality to his Black Servant-His Will and Codicil-The kind Attachment of his FriendsExtracts from his Miscellaneous ConversationRev. Mr. Budworth-Samuel Boyse-"Thuanus". The Death-bed-Death of Johnson-His FuneralHis various Busts and Portraits-His Monument and Inscription-Concluding Reflections 482 .493 . 502 • 511 • 515 |