JOHNSON, SAMUEL. Autograph note signed (third person: "Mr. Johnson's") to [Andrew] Millar (1707-1768, a publisher of Johnson's Dictionary, 1755), n.p., n.d. [presumably London, not later than 1768]. Oblong 16mo, 2 1/2 x 3 3/4in. (63 x 95mm.), tiny hole in blank area, remnants of mounting on verso. "Mr. Johnson's compliments to Mr. Millar. He begs the favour of seeing the Elements of Criticism." Beneath this the antiquary and autograph collector William Upcott (1779-1845) has written: "A request made by Dr. Samuel Johnson -- to his publisher -- Andrew Millar of the Strand -- from whose stores I obtained it. -- Its originality is undoubted. Wm. Upcott. May 24, 1837." Letters, ed. R.W. Chapman, no. 1135 ("not seen"). (Milne)

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JOHNSON, SAMUEL. Autograph note signed (third person: "Mr. Johnson's") to [Andrew] Millar (1707-1768, a publisher of Johnson's Dictionary, 1755), n.p., n.d. [presumably London, not later than 1768]. Oblong 16mo, 2 1/2 x 3 3/4in. (63 x 95mm.), tiny hole in blank area, remnants of mounting on verso. "Mr. Johnson's compliments to Mr. Millar. He begs the favour of seeing the Elements of Criticism." Beneath this the antiquary and autograph collector William Upcott (1779-1845) has written: "A request made by Dr. Samuel Johnson -- to his publisher -- Andrew Millar of the Strand -- from whose stores I obtained it. -- Its originality is undoubted. Wm. Upcott. May 24, 1837." Letters, ed. R.W. Chapman, no. 1135 ("not seen"). (Milne)