I spoke to you about a work that I had undertaken regarding the colonies of America that may interest you by its topic; here is a fragment of it. I would ask that you read it in your spare time. If you are pleased with it, I will give you the rest. The work would be of considerable length, I would only decide to publish it if it met with your approval; here is a sample, you be the judge. I intend to spend next week with my family near Choisi-le-Roi; upon my return I will come to ask you the result of your reading. You know to what extent I am tenderly and respectfully devoted to you