The Kensington gravel-pits, on Campden Hill, were then a favourite health resort.
From this date, 17th June, 1712, the letters become very irregular, ceasing at one time altogether for five weeks, and not resuming the journal form until near the end of the year. Swift was not only burdened with illness, but with anxiety and disappointment. During the interval St. John became Viscount Bolingbroke; and the Act for taxing periodical papers was passed. The break between Harley and St. John was growing wider.