I had flattered myself, my respectable papa, by thinking that I would have had the benefit of seeing you by now at my house as you promised. I have been in Paris for a month without the pleasure of receiving you. I confess that I am very hurt because of my sincere attachment to you. I had flattered myself by thinking that you felt as much friendship for me as I do for you. I know that you are very busy but I know that you come often to the capital. A little sign of recognition would have flattered my heart. I hoped to embrace you on Wednesday but I couldn't because of many matters to attend to at home. My husband was in a hurry in Passy and I couldn't see you even for a second which upset me because I wanted to tell you in person all the happy things my heart wishes you in this new year: a long life, perfect health, in other words, everything you could want. Above all, take good care of your health. Do not eat too much; you know how important your good health is to us because of our attachment to you and how precious it is to a nation that will derive all its glory and happiness from you. Oh, respectable papa, remember that all of them are your children and that you have friends in our nation who know the value of your virtues and your merit. Remember that your little pocket wife knows how to appreciate them better than anyone and that she will be proud her whole life to have a papa as worthy of being loved as you. My dear papa, the Count de Milly has requested that I invite you to dinner at his house and that I ask you which day you can come. He told me that since I was a relative of his, he hoped through me to obtain this favor from you and that I would do the honors of his dinner. I accepted in the hope that you will accept through his spokesperson an invitation that will bring him great pleasure. He expects that your [grand]son would like to join us. Good evening, my dear papa, please answer me and if you agree, I shall tell him immediately.

If I do not have the benefit of seeing you between now and the day you indicate to him, here is his residence: The Count de Milly, rue Dauphine, at Mr. Joubert's, bookseller. My husband requests that I send you best regards from him and so does my brother who has been here for four days; the little pocket wife sends you all her love.