"Since I began this, I have had a most inimitable Letter from Lord Marischal.

I had mentioned Dr.Bailies to him [noted English Doctor at Dresden, bent on inoculating and the like], and begged he would send me a state of his case and infirmities, that the Doctor might prescribe for him.

This is a part of his answer:-- "'I thank you for your advice of consulting the English Doctor to repair my old carcass.

I have lately done so by my old coach, and it is now almost as good as new.

Please, therefore, to tell the Doctor, that from him I expect a good repair, and shall state the case.