To Mr. J–, Advocate

May 16, 1818. 

Sir,

The Berbiguier inheritors, in despair at seeing their patience and financial condition being trifled with, came to my house to definitively find out what measures they should take to obtain justice against those who persist in holding onto their assets.  I believed that Mr. C– was solely responsible for these endless delays.

He replied that the delays were in no way his fault but yours. As soon as he received from you the final information needed to settle his account, he did so immediately, and sent it to you to arrive the day after tomorrow to your address. He would provide his account on May 12, the entire net amount. 

Now, I beg you, in the name of all that is most sacred, to write to me and set a precise date when you will give us your final decision, I cannot stand to wait. These delays are overwhelming me, and you must be disgusted by them too.

Sincerely,

M.B.