From Mr. de L–, to M.B.

6/25/1818

Dear Sir,

I am surprised by your letter stating that you had written two notes to Mr. J– and had not received any reply from him. When I went to see him, he said he had indeed received your letters, but he was unable to reply to them, since you had not given him your address. I told him that you lived on Rue Mazarine, though I did not remember your number. He promised to reply to you. So you can see that the delay you complain about is partly your fault. But everything will soon be repaired.

We all have an equal interest in the prompt conclusion of the affairs of your estate. They are drawing to a close. If they were not completed sooner, it is because they required a lot of work, and therefore, a lot of time. But I hope they will be completed shortly. 

Mr. J– has long since handed over the documents to your account, which is now in the hands of Mr. A-, and will then be given to your attorney, Mr. G–, before finally returning it to me. I will keep it for only a short time, I am keen for Madame Berbiguier, yourself, and your other co-heirs, to see an end to all these delays. I’m sure they must tire you all, especially yourself, if your intention was not to move to Paris. 

With consideration,

Mr. L–