Dear Sir

There is nothing but misfortune & disappointment in this life—The Girls have just receivd Information from Made de Marville That the Ball plannd for Thursday is postponed to next week, They desire me to Inform you of this disaster that you may not lose your Journey—and in due time you will be informed of the real day, meanwhile all here join in respects to the Patriarch. & good wishes to you. I am ever Dear Sir your most ob hble