To Mr. C–, Advocate.

[undated]

Dear sir,

I have come to wish you a good morning, but at the same time, wish you to inform me of the reasons that still exist for these further delays, in a matter that continues to drag out. I expect this kind favor from you so that, based on what information you will kindly provide me, I may use all possible measures to expedite your operations.

With respect,

M.B.

[this letter was included near the end of ch71 (v3p413) outside of the usual order (?) of M.B.’s correspondence. From the tone, it seems early in these letters, when M.B. was not yet angry over the entire process, but had not necessarily been addressing his letters. I’m guessing that it’s the letter that precipitated C’s irritable response on 4/18/1818, so I’m dating it accordingly, est. 4/15/1818]