To Mr. de L–, 

6/29/1818

Dear Sir,

I received your letter on the 25th of this month, regarding the steps on my behalf you were kind enough to take with Mr. J–. It was wrong for this lawyer to tell you he did not have my address and could not reply to me. When a judgment was rendered in his favor, this lawyer was ble to have that judgment served to me, and since that judgment reached me, he would therefore have had my address, since he had it at the time of service. I would call this a defeat of his argument, but now that your colleague can remember my address owing to your kindness, I am no less eager to hear from him. 

You are right to observe that having no interest in settling here, I am keen to conclude our business soon. All of these considerations are in the interest of Madame Berbiguier and all the other interested parties. That is very good of you, and I am pleased to thank you for them, as all my efforts are directed toward this goal. 

This city has nothing but roses, and there are far too many thorns. I am looking forward to leaving. I’ve been detained here for six years. The hardships I experience in these delays in concluding my affairs are great, the sacrifices have been ruinous for me. It can’t be a surprise that I want to get away from all this as soon as possible, and return to my own country to find peace and tranquility 

My apologies for these steps you have had to take on my behalf with Mr. J–.

With respect, 

M.B.