From Jean-Baptiste Le Roy (unpublished)
Thursday morning

Prince Bariatinskoy, my illustrious doctor, has informed me that you would dine at his house today, and he has invited me to come dine there with you. I am sending to ask if you can kindly pick me up and, in case you grant my request, at what time you are planning to leave. I have the honor of wishing you good day. I hope that your gout is continuing to improve, or rather continuing to go away.