Put him in mind to tell me what he would have me do in relation to Lady F.; and to send me a direction to write to her.
"I have made Mr.Nash governor to Lord Peterborough, and Lord Peterborough governor to Mr.Pope.If I should come to the Bath, I propose being governess to the Doctor [Arbuthnot] and you.

I know you both to be so unruly, that nothing less than Lady P.'s spirit or mine could keep any authority over you.

When you write to Lady Scudamore, make my compliments to her.

I have had two letters from Chesterfield, which I wanted you to answer for me; and I have had a thousand other things that I have wanted you to do for me; but, upon my word, I have not had one place to dispose of, or you should not be without one....

My humble service to the Duchess of Marlborough and Mr.Congreve." JOHN GAY TO DEAN SWIFT.
London, December 2nd, 1728.
"I have had a very severe attack of a fever, which, by the care of our friend, Dr.Arbuthnot, has, I hope, almost left me.