To Mr. J–, Advocate

May 21, 1818

Sir,

The attorney Mr. S– recently wrote to Mr. C–,  inquiring whether he had completed the work concerning my co-hears. The latter replied that he had sent you all the documents relating ot my case on the 12th of this month, and that they were all settled. 

I asked the attorney to write you, to confirm a date, in order to settle all this definitively. I mailed this letter last Saturday, the 16th; yesterday, I went to see this attorney to discuss your reply. 

In truth, I don’t know if your offices are at the Tower of Babel, when you lawyers and notaries talk amongst yourselves. One would think so, seeing how complex a process is for such a simple and insignificant matter. 

I am mailing this letter myself, and await your reply as soon as possible. You must be aware that I have been here six years, for a matter that should have been completed a very long time ago. 

Sincerely,

M.B.