ALS (initials) : London, to Margaret Montgomerie Boswell, 1789 Jan. 28.

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ALS (initials) : London, to Margaret Montgomerie Boswell, 1789 Jan. 28.

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Expresses his satisfaction over a successful dinner party which he hosted. Gives news of the guests, the children, and the progress of his biography of Samuel Johnson.

1 item (6 p.) ; 23 cm.

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6778089

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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