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Often appears with: private conversation with the king · mr. barnard librarian · monarchy and royal succession · george iii · diplomacy and embassies · books, libraries, and learning
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In February 1767 Johnson recounts a remarkable private audience with King George III in the library at the Queen’s house, where they discuss Oxford libraries, Warburton and Lowth, journals, and Johnson’s proposed literary biography.
added, "P. S. I am going to part with my wife." Johnson then wrote to him, saying nothing of the note, but remonstrating with him against parting with his wife.' In February, 1767, there happened one of the most remarkable incidents of Johnson's life, which gratified his monarchical enthusiasm, and which he loved to relate with all its circumstances, when requested by his friends. This was his being honoured by a pr…