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'To MR. PERKINS[479].
'DEAR SIR,
I am much pleased that you are going a very long journey, which may by
proper conduct restore your health and prolong your life.
'Observe these rules:
1. Turn all care out of your head as soon as you mount the chaise.
2. Do not think about frugality; your health is worth more than it can
cost.
3. Do not continue any day's journey to fatigue.
4. Take now and then a day's rest.
5. Get a smart sea-sickness, if you can.
6. Cast away all anxiety, and keep your mind easy.
'This last direction is the principal; with an unquiet mind, neither
exercise, nor diet, nor physick, can be of much use.
'I wish you, dear Sir, a prosperous journey, and a happy recovery.
I am, dear Sir,
'Your most affectionate, humble servant,
'SAM. JOHNSON.'
'July 28, 1782.'
'To JAMES BOSWELL, ESQ.
'DEAR SIR,
'Being uncertain whether I should have any call this autumn into the
country, I did not immediately answer your kind letter. I have no call;
but if you desire to meet me at Ashbourne, I believe I can come thither;
if you had rather come to London, I can stay at Streatham; take
your choice.
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