I presume that there must be a good original of him somewhere.

Whatever you mean to do on this point, you should come to an early determination and put the works in hand.
3rd.

I mean, if you approve, to prefix a biographical sketch of Mrs.
Howard and two or three of those beautiful characters with which, in prose and verse, the greatest wits of the last century honoured her and themselves.

To the first letter of each remarkable correspondent I would also affix a slight notice, and I would add, at the foot of the page, notes in the style of those on Lady Hervey.

Let me know whether this plan suits your fancy.
4th.