Black Georgian England
You're Dead to Me
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The Relationship Between Francis Barber and Doctor Samuel Johnson
Francis barber was brought to england by his in slaver, colonel richard bathurst. He struck up a friendship with doctor samuel johnson while he struggled to write his famous dictionary. The pair stayed in touch and eventually became close friends. But when the judge's wife died, francis left him all of his money at will.
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