Addressed to "The Rev. / Mr. Temple."
With trace of a seal.
Endorsed.
Part of a large collection of letters from James Boswell to William Johnson Temple and related correspondence. Letters have been described in individual records; see MA 981 for details.
Discussing Temple's comments on [Samuel] Johnson's Journey; commenting on his journey to London and telling him that they are currently visiting the Reverend Mr. [Richard] Palmer in Grantham; giving his opinion of "American affairs"; mentioning his intention to visit Temple at Mamhead; noting that he is "still very unhappy with [his] father": "We are so totally different that a good understanding is scarcely possible. He looks on my going to London just now as an expedition, -- as idle & extravagant; when in reality, it is highly improving to me considering the company which I enjoy, & I think it is also for my interest as in time, I may get something"; remarking, "How happy should I [be] to get an independency by my own influence while my Father is alive."