To Mr. de S–, Advocate

6/19/1818

Sir,

I received your letter, sent on the 12th of this month, in which you informed me of the intentions of Mrs. Berbiguier, widow, regarding the estate of her late husband, my uncle. I was very convinced that her intentions were consistent with mine, in this regard. 

I sent to letters to Mr. G–, notary, dated June 9 and June 11. He did not reply to either. I asked him to forward to Mr. Y–, notary, the papers he had received from Mr. J–, advocate. 

The requests made by Mr. and Mrs. Comaille to these lawyers were in vain, they were always sent back to each other. It was then that I decided to write, though I am no further ahead, since I’m still waiting for a response to my letters to them. 

I wrote two letters to Mr. J–, one May 21st, the other June 12th. I begged him to prepare all the documents for presentation, in order to conclude this unfortunate affair which has been dragging on for five years, and not forward them from Judas to Pilate, and spare us all these useless errands which waste our time, exhaust our staff, and empty our purses. As you well know, I am still waiting a response from Mr. J–. From this, I am sure you see the need to force Mr. J– to send all these documents as soon as possible, and for the sake of the co-heirs, urge these gentlemen to act with the greatest diligence. 

I ask your forgiveness for my burdening you with so much trouble.

With great honor and the highest consideration,

M.B.