Samuel Johnson (Meynell & Chesterton)/Chapter 12d

To Miss Boothby

My sweet Angel,

I have read your book, I am afraid you will think without any great improvement. . . . You ought not to be offended; I am perhaps as sincere as the writer. In all things that terminate here I shall be much guided by your influence, and should take or leave by your direction; but I cannot receive my religion from any human hand. I desire however to be instructed. . . . Dear Angel, do not forget me. My heart is full of tenderness.

December 31st [1755].