To Mr. J–, Advocate

9/25/1818

Dear Sir,

I received your letter dated the 8th of this month, in which you express your desire to finalize the affairs of my uncle’s estate. Since your intentions and ours are in agreement, I hope you will not delay in rendering your accounts, and convene a meeting of all interested parties for this purpose. 

In your capacity as the executor of the will, please do me the favor of letting me know whether you have received all the funds due to the estate, so that we can avoid an even longer extension and perhaps see this through to its end. 

I had complained to Mr. de L– about all these delays the last time I saw him.. This lawyer promised me that everything would be completed by the beginning of next October, at which time I could plan my departure and leave this city. 

Your reply will help guide my plans here. If this matter drags on any further, I will find myself forced to incur expenses that I would like to avoid, if possible. If I were assured that I would not be obliged to spend the winter here, I will not make any of the provisions that I would otherwise be required to. I thank you for the interest you appear to take in me.

With respect, 

M.B.