The Duchess continued vehemently supporting the Whigs in writing and speaking to Anne, with the support of Godolphin and the other Whig ministers. The news of the public's support for the Whigs reached the Duke in letters from the Duchess and Godolphin, which influenced the Duke's political advice to the Queen. Anne, already in ill health, felt used and harassed and was desperate for escape. She found refuge in the gentle and quiet comfort of Abigail Masham.
The Duchess continued vehemently supporting the Whigs in writing and speaking to Anne with the support of Godolphin and the other Whig ministers The news of the public's support for the Whigs reached the Duke in letters from the Duchess and Godolphin which influenced the Duke's political advice to the Queen Anne already in ill health felt used and harassed and was desperate for escape She found refuge in the gentle and quiet comfort of Abigail Masham