I am at last sat down to write to you, and should very much blame
myself for having neglected you so long, if I did not impute that and
many other failings to want of health. I hope not to be so long silent
again. I am very well satisfied with your progress, if you can really
perform the exercises which you are set....
Let me know what English books you read for your entertainment. You
can never be wise unless you love reading.
Do not imagine that I shall forget or forsake you; for if, when I
examine you, I find that you have not lost your time, you shall want
no encouragement from
Yours affectionately,
SAM. JOHNSON.