To the Mayor of Moulins

11/1/1818, Paris

To the Mayor:

I take the liberty of writing to you, to ask you to render me the service of interpreting and mediating between Dr. Prieur and myself. 

The facts of the situation: One of Prieur’s sons, while staying in the same hotel with me, asked me several times to be of service to him. I did, and informed his brothers, but have never been able to arouse his gratitude. His father did not even deign to reply to my letters. Given the circumstances, I have been advised to address myself to you, and ask you to make Doctor Prieur comply with my very reasonable claim. I cannot believe that a man to whom so much honor has been given could let me be a victim to his son.

I have the honor to be,

Berbiguier

I soon received the following response from the mayor:

The mayor of the town of Moulins, to M. Berbiguier.  

Dear sir,

I have communicated to Doctor Prieur the letter you did the honor of writing me on the first of the month.  He assures me that, following this communication, he will write his son to urge him to satisfy you.

I have the honor to be with consideration, your very humble and very obedient servant,

BERRAUD.

[This letter occurs in v1ch55]