From Margaret Stewart (unpublished)
Calais, April 8, 1778
Sir

Nothing cou’d have induced me to have taken this Liberty, but well knowing your goodness, humanity, and benevolence; I have had the misfortune Since I have been in this place, to be defrauded by two people; out of Monney, and other Effects; in vain have I applyed to the kings Attorney to have justice done me; for there is non in this place, which the natives of this place complain of a well as Strangers; the English are defrauding one an other here, every day with impunity; I know the Laws of France are just, and Equitable, and when those things are known to the first people there is great redress given, particularly to opprest women; it is in Your power Sir to procure me Such redress; another favour I have to ask of You; is that You will procure me leave from the Court; to bring over my Brothers Work which is inscribed to You here; as I can never do anything with it in England; but can do a great deal here particularly at Boulonge; as I have a great many freinds there; and by having Your Protection I cou’d do still a great deal more at Paris; I hope You will honour me with an enswere to this as soon as posible and am Sir with the Highest respect Your Much obiged Most humble Servant

Margaret Stewart

ps Please to direct for me A Monsieur Monsieur De Rheins Marchand Druguiste a Calais.
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