Sir John Hawkins (29 March 1719 21 May 1789) was an English author and friend of Dr Samuel Johnson and Horace Walpole. He was part of Johnson's various clubs but later left The Literary Club after a disagreement with some of Johnson's other friends. His friendship with Johnson continued and he was made one of the executors of Johnson's will.
Does this next sentence follow, given the preceding text?
Hawkins was friends with Samuel through the end of Dr Johnson's life.
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