From Lotbinière
ALS: American Philosophical Society
<Hôtel Dauphin, Rue Croix des Petits-Champs, [Paris,] May
14, 1778, in French: Enclosed is a letter given me the other day
by M. Holquart, whom I introduced to you. It is to M. Lannouette
from his sister, who wants it forwarded as safely as
possible because it is important to her. M. Holquart has read
it, and assures me that it is about family matters to which no
one could take exception. If it can be sent via some one in
Canada, let me know so that I can write my family by the same
channel.
I have been down with fever since I saw you last, confined
to my room on a strict diet. Purging has cleared my head and
improved my right shoulder, which all winter has been rheumatic,
I think with a touch of gout. I will come to see you
Saturday if you are free. Have you put in a word for me with
M. de Vergennes, and with what result? Please remind him of
me; he is important for our common interests and future co-operation.
May I have the address of Mr. Hayward, now in
Bordeaux?>
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