From John Schaffer (unpublished)
Paris ce 4 Janvier 1784
Sir

was theire ever an Example of any person in Life to be abandoned as I am, you may be assured it is with great Reluctance that I persist in addressing my Self to you, in my last I took the liberty of asking you what Mr. Barclay had Concluded to do for me, as Mr. Barclay before his departure Refered me to you for an Answer of what you had Concluded upon at your last meeting with Mr. Beaumont, do Not Keep me aney longer in Suspense I beg of you, if I am to Expect my in Parliament that I may make my defense my Reportuion is Not as yet Nominated but Expect he will hounorly when I hope you will Not abandon me in the Absence Of Mr. Barclay, I have Not as yet seen Mr. Beaumont, wich gives me Pain as to my Situation      Mr. Beaumont has Certainly gave you a tableau.

I imbrace the Opertunity of wishing you an agreable and happe New year. I have the honour to be with Profound Respect your Exelencys Most Obedient and very humble Servant

J Schaffer

p s I am in the most Cruel situation in life and live upon the blacke bread of the Prison this 15 days.
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