A thousand greetings to my amiable Papa whom I love with all my heart. I write to let him know that the count and the countess of Mailbois [Maillebois] are coming for dinner this Monday. Our dear countess is expecting to see you here, I have promised to bestow this gift upon her. I do hope that you will give me the means to abide by my word, and that you and M. your son will not fail me. Please receive many compliments from all your friends and a pretty kiss from your little pocket-wife. Should you be home tonight, we will pay you a visit. If you are not there, we will call again tomorrow. Farewell, my dear Papa.

Please, do not fail to send a response according to my wishes. I am counting on your promise.