LORD WELCH
\Wi May 1754 (H.W.).
SiE, — I have received yours of yesterday's date and sincerely trust I shall see you this evening. The bearer Mr. Grandvale (Granville ?) will conduct you to the place where you will find your sincère friend, J. Douglas.
M. LE GRAND
26thJune 1754 (H. W.).
Sir, — I would like to know the date of the departure of the person in question. Whenever you have the least thing to communicate to me I shall be ready at the usual hour, if only you will let me know in the morning.
MONSIEUR LE GRAND
16</t June 1754.
I HAVE a project of going to Spain, propose it to your brother
and to the person of whom there was question (I mean my friend).
As Venice does not seem palatable to him perhaps this will please
him. In fact I am in a situation to attempt everything unreason-
able and that could be called folly. I hâve made myself known, at least I hâve reason to think so, and those who do not know me, so much the worse for them ; I am an honourable man, and my only ambition is my right ; and my duty as such, is to pursue them (right and duty) at the péril of my life. It is necessary that I should be seconded. I désire to see you this evening, if possible, and at the same hour. — Your true friend, J. Douglas.
M. LE GRAND
m July 1754 (H.W.).
If Mr. Ward has the least thing to tell me, I shall be delighted to see him again. If not, I beg of you to wish him a good journey, with expressions of my friendship for him, trusting at the same time to his intelligence and to his goodwill to serve me.
MONSIEUR LE GRAND
\Oth Decber. 1754.
Sir, — I hâve nothing to say to those who hâve nothing to do with me, stiU less with those who do not treat me with regard, from the Avocat Patelin^ to Mr. Grimodin. You can say to Mr. Draw that I am much surprised at not having yet received the pins ; ^ so small a merchandise ought not to be neglected ; therefore, I beg you. Sir, to inform this Mr. Draw that if I do not reçoive as soon as possible the pins (so long commissioned), I shall no longer reckon in any way with his friend the merchant to whom he had directed me for that purpose. I hâve received a letter from Mr. Douglas ^ and he would be charmed if he could liave the opportunity of seeing Mr. Campbel,^ but his wandering life does not permit it, sometimes in one country, sometimes in another, to see ail that is curions in each place, therefore if Mr. Campbel has something interesting to communicate to him he had better write to him and remit his letter to his Banker at Paris. You can warn him that as the letter will go by post, he should put everything regarding this young lady in the
1 [The name of a comedy, which became the ^ Prince Charles Edwprd himself. synonym of a flattering hypocrite. — Tr.] •• Alexr. Murray.
2 [Could this hâve meant fîrenriiis ? — Tr.]
manner that you know. Let us now corne to the two little shopkeepers who torment you, in the first place I cannot make the least payment till I receive new funds — m the second place, neither one nor the other deserve the least attention on my part ; thus the little one would hâve done far better to remain where I thought he was than to come and torment every one, and so uselessly. The other is so stupid that he is thus more excusable. I end for fear my long letter should weary you, and embrace you with ail my heart, assuring you of my very humble respects.
2ith Decber. 1754.
I HAVE received. Sir, your last at the same time with that of Mr. Campbel, which I hâve answered. As regards the little one, ail I can say is, that through pity and compassion I will continue to give him the same wages as his comrade, notwithstanding that I hâve not cause to be pleased with him on account of little airs and manners which in no way become him, but it is impossible for me to make the least l'emittance to any of my shopkeepers ' at présent, as, if I do not soon receive eflPectual assistance, I shall hâve to become completely bankrupt, with this différence, that it will be as an honourable man, and by the fault of those cursed relations * who are so base as not even to give me what is owing to me. — Adieu, my dear friend, believe me, always yours, J- D.
It is absolutely necessary that you should tell me what and who are the two persons whom you say my friend should mistrust, otherwise you throw him into embarrassment and occasion a hvmdred thousand judgments perhaps illfounded, explain yourself thereupon very clearly I beg.
MONSIEUR LE GRAND
7ih Janry. 1757.
Monsieur Le Grand,— It is about twelve days, Sir, since I returned from a shooting expédition which I made in Flanders. I ■ Name for partisans. ^ Allusion to some of the sovereigns.
met at Brussels Mr. Douglas, who had expected to break his neck, in a carriage sold to him as good, and of which tlie straps^ were rotten. He told me that he had made you notice an article in the Cologne Gazette of the date of the 12th Novber. There is a continuation of the same subject in that of the 14th Decber. You would do well to see it as you saw the first one. Permit me, Sir, to profit by this opportunity to wish you many happy years. I flatter myself that you are persuaded of my manner of thinking regarding you, and that I shall always be your real friend. J. D.
M. LE GRAND
nstJanry.Hbl (H.W.).
I HAVE received yours of the 12th inst., and did not answer immediately as I could not think of anythlng worthy of your attention. I beg you to tell me what has happened to Thomas Jones." I wrote to him the 12th, the 16th and the 22nd of this month. The first of thèse letters was addressed without cover to Waters, the others directly to him. No answer ; and by my letter of the 12th inst. I acknowledged the receipt of his of the 7th in which he told me he had written to me on the 3rd and 5th insts., which letters hâve not reached me up to the présent. I hâve written to Mr. Sackville^ through Chambers,* on the 16th, through Jones with regard to the restoration of his friend Ellis ' to health. You must hâve heard of his illness. In so far as the Cologne Gazette is concerned I can think of no way of deciphering it, although that is no business of mine. Through curiosity I shaU however be delighted if you can any how make out its meaning. I shall be glad to hâve an occasion of employing Palmer.* You may dépend upou my not neglecting him, for I think very highly of him. Mr. Mansfield' aends you his kindest regards, and I flatter myself that you understand that I am your sincère friend,
> [' Soupantes ' : the leather straps from ■• The Duo de Richelieu,
which the body of the carriage was hung. — ^ Louis xv.
Tr.] 0 Lord Walah.
2 General Lally. ^ George Kelly.
3 The Dauphin.
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MONSIEUR LE GRAND
Uth Febr. 1757.
I HAVE received, Sir, yours of the 8th, and am surprised that you do not acknowledge my last of the 4th. It is very necessary that you should go without delay to Mr. Chambers to know if he has received a letter dated 16th Janry. and signed C. P.^ in which there was one for Mr. Sackville ; Mr. Jones ought to hâve some knowledge of it, and it is surprising that he has left without giving the least sign of life. Mr. Burton ^ has no one at présent but you, Sir, to look after* this wearisome lawsuit.* I flatter myself however that you will not neglect it, as I know your attachment for this young lady. I owe also an answer to the letter you sent me, and I will address it to you. Do not lose any time in answering this one, and believe me for ever your real friend, J. D.
M. LE GRAND
ZOth March 1757 (H.W.).
I HAVE received yours of the loth and 22nd March. As Mr. Mansfield must be at Paris Saturday or Sunday next and as my friend Burton has entrusted him with certain commissions for you, I hâve nothing to add for the moment beyond assuring you once more that I will always remain your sincère friend,
MONSIEUR LE GRAND
2nd May 1757.
I HAVE received. Sir, yours of the 23rd April with the enclosure from Mr. Harrison.^ His expressions are of the most obliging and you could not express to him too much how I appreciate his friendship. If I knew how to set about it I would make proposais to
' C. P. for Charles Prince. ^ The restoration of the Stuarts to the
2 Another name for Prince Charles Edward. throne.
^ [' Vaquer.'— Tk.] ° Maréchal de Belleisle.
Mr. Eyres ^ but would not the old Aunt Ellis - be jealous ! and whom could I employ for the purpose ? I should like to bave a friend near Marnera/ Trade * and Mill.® But tell me wbo would undertake it, for Mr. Burton is not sufficiently rlch to incur the expense. A word if you pleasein reply to this, and be persuaded of my sincère friendship.
MONSIEUR LE GRAND
m May 1757.
I HAVE already written to Mr. Mansfield," to beg you to hurry the lawyers about the lawsuit'' of this young girl,* the party against her at Rotterdam," as doubtless you know already, are so mixed up just now that the opportunity would be most favourable. Thus, my dear Sir, try to arrange that one may profit by a circumstance which perhaps will not présent itself again. I shall hâve a safe opportunity in a few days, by which you can send me whatever you like. If the passport has not yet left it can be sent by this opportunity. Mr. Waters will take care of ail that you wish me to receive, but you will only hâve ten days to arrange for the purpose. I can, however, cause the person to delay a few days if you think it necessary. — I hâve the honour to be your very humble servant,
I beg you, Sir, not to delay answering me as to this, for the person in question (who will bring what you hâve left for me with Waters) ought to leave this in ten days at farthest, unless you express to me otherwise, in which case let me be told exactly the day that you wish that I should make him start.
MONSIEUR LE GRAND
Uth May 1757.
I HAVE just received, Sir, yours in answer to mine of the
Queen of Hungary.] Louis XV.] Manners, i.e. King of Spain.] Wade, i.e. Duca del Huernar.] ' General Wall.
" [Kelly.- Tr.]
' Restoration of the Stuarts to the throne.
* The Prince himself.
' London.
2nd current. The solicitors of Rotterdam ^ of whom you speak hâve been and are well disposed towards this young lady, but assurances are requisite from this old Aunt ElHs " and solid engagements, that we may be sure she does not deceive us and enter into effective measures to enable her to stop this cursed lawsuit. Your brother has done well to sound the ground before making so long a journey, and according to the answer which he may hâve I will give you my ad vice thereupon. — I hâve the honour to be your very humble servant, J. D.
MONSIEUR LE GRAND
21s/ May 1757.
I RECEIVE yours of the 15th instant. No, Sir, the poor girl in question does not live a soft (luxurious) life, that never will be her choice, but she is determined not to quit the convent where she is now stopping without having an establishment at least suitable, and I think she is right. If Masterson ^ wishes to aid her effectually, I shall be charmed to hâve a conversation with her, but it must not be for vague talk,* the time for that is past. As to the friends at Rotterdam,^ they are always ready to spend their money, but they hâve been so often duped that now good assurances (or securities ?) are wanted before engaging anew. They will do so again, but after good assay.^ I hâve the honour to be, your very humble and very obedient servant, J. D.
MONSIEUR LE GRAND
SrdJuhj 1757.
I HAVE received, Sir, yours of the 26th June. I had already been recommended to write to Mr. Lumley,*' but it did not appear to me proper without finding some pretext, and I hâve not found it so easy, as this person has always avoided making acquaintance with me, or even seeing me, although I got on very well with ail liis
' LondoD. * ['Battre la campagne.' — Tr.]
* King Louis xv. ^ [' Escient,' i.e. like assaying metaU.— Tr.]
' Mme. de Pompadour. '^ Prince de Soubise.
relations, particularly with his uncle, who was a worthy man. You see thus how the case is. I hâve not as yet any news from Campbell. I beg you to let him know, in case he returns to Burton, not to fail to go first to Lee/ who may perhaps hâve some commissions to give him. Take great care not to be mistaken, and to be very sure that once a rendezvous is given by Masterson, it should not be for vague talk but to corne at once to an agreement as it ought to be, and without any delay. My compliments to Mr. Mansfield, and tell him that I hâve received his letter of the 28th June, just whilst writing to you. There remains nothing for me to say to him at présent. Adieu, my dear Sir, J. D.
ith July.
P. S. — As I fînished writing to you the hour struck, so that it was too late to send yesterday. At this moment I receive a letter from Mr. Ws. ,^ but no news of Campbell.
MONSIEUR LE GRAND 1
nthJuly 1757.
M. Le Geand, — I would hâve written to you sooner, but I was always waiting for something more interesting ; the person who brought me yours of the 4th appeared to me very reasonable, and I was very pleased with his conversation. I shall call him in future ' Mr. Symon ; there is a name in your letter of the 4th that I cannot make out, you tell me that Mr. Harison is to let you see, when the time comes, a Mr. Digley. I do not know that person, unless you meant to say Mr. Wigley,* that is the only name of my acquaintance approaching the one above. Yours of the 9th current has also reached me. It appears to me that Mr. Chambers is wrong, it should hâve been I who had most reason to be hurt ' (sensitive ?) since he has ne ver answered the letter I wrote to him by Mr. Truth,'' but true
' Waters, the banker. ■•
2 Probably Waters. ^
' ['D'ores en avant' for 'dorénavant.' — Tr.] "
Maurepas. — Tr.] '' Sensible.'— Tr.] Gordon of Coherlie. — Tr.]
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friends do not take ofFence ' for such trifles. I sent many compliments to Mr. Goodman " by Mr. Symon/ and I do not doubt but that what you desii'e will be executed in one way or another. I forgot to tell you that Mr. Campbell had written to me, and announced that he hoped shortly to see Mr. Burton. I hâve no difficulty in writing to Masterson if there is a favourable opportunity or a pretext, but otherwise it is not désirable. It will suffice in the meantime if you will express to him in the strongest terms how much I am his friend and that I should consider myself happy if I could give him proof of it. My health is very good, as I hope this will find yours. Adieu, my dear friend.
I beg you to give my compliments to Mr. Mansfield, and to tell him I hâve received his packet of the 3rd, and his last of the 9th, with yours.
MONSIEUR LE GRAND
22ndJuhj 1757.
I HAVE received yours of the 17th current and am surprised at not having received anything from Mr. Mansfield of what you tell me regarding Janing.* You will find hère a letter for the worthy Helebrune.'' I send it to you with an open seal, but do not forget to seal it after having read it. I hâve written it as you will see without ceremony, making my excuses to him thereupon. You will tell him that I write in this way because the letter goes by post and they are sometimes opened. In this way he can honour me with his correspondence, without its being of the least conséquence, whenever he sees fit.
I hâve the honour to be, your true friend, J. D.
P. S. — The 23rd. This was too late to send yesterday ; you will doubtless not fail to pay your court to Helebrune as often as he permits it, and you cannot too strongly express to him how deeply I feel ail his sfoodness to me.
Se foiraaliser.'~TR.] La Ville.~TR.]
Dr. King.— ÏR.] ' The Pope. [According to the French
See p. 56.— Tr.] original, Helebrune does not appear in the
■* [Probably misspelt for Faning — Abbé de new key.]
58 A EOYALIST FAMILY AND
MONSIEUR LE GRAND
2lst August 1757.
I RECEIVED, Sir, yours of the 15th current on my return from a visit I made to the baths. The contents y ou may be sure gave me pleasure, and you cannot too strongly show friendship on my part to Harrison, Meldrum/ and Wynn." As this last seems to be often seen by Desborough/ you must recommend him (I mean Desborough) to make ail the most suitable expressions to Wynn on the part of Burton, as to his gratitude for ail the goodwill he (Wynn) lias for him. Mr. EUiot ^ has written me a very pretty letter ; he wished to hâve a conversation with me about Mr. Burton's affairs. I replied to him in a manner which has flattered him, but at the same time, I tried to avoid his visit, as there might bave been inconvenience just now. He is a man to be cultivated/ and if Burton's aôairs turn out vpell, he would be very good as one of his clerks for his merchandise. Adieu, my dear Sir. J. D.
P.S. — By my letter of the IGth to Mr. Mansfield he must hâve informed you about Mr. Symon.
MONSIEUR LE GRAND
Ist Odher. 1757.
Here, Sir, is a letter which I bave been requested to send you. Do not lose time in making a fitting use of it. I hâve the honour to be your true friend, W. J.
Go-py ofthe letter of the Prince to the Marquise de Pompadour dated Ist Octr. 1757
The interest, Madam, which you were good enough to take in my fate, some time ago, makes me hope that my misfortunes will find you again susceptible. The same principles that guided you then, subsist still with you ; also the sentiments which inspired me,
1 [King Stanislaus of Poland.— Tr.] ^ [Lord Clancarty.— Tp.]
- [Abbé (later Cardinal) de Bernis.— Tr.] ^ [' Ménager.'— TrJ.
^ [Heguerty (de Paris). — Tr.]
last still and will ever last. As you hâve lately shown yourself, Madam, the support of sovereigns unjustly overpowered,' is my House to be the only one in regard to which you will act contrary to a rôle so fine and so worthy of you ? No, Madam, I am convinced of the contrary, and as our attachment and the justice of our cause are well known to the King, I flatter myself that you wUl not refuse to employ y our crédit with His Majesty for the re-establishnaent (restoration) of the King my father on the throne of his ancestors, as there is nothing that can more contribute to his ^ glory, and it would be the true means of having a solid and lasting peace. I will not speak to you, Madam, of the gratitude of my Father or of my own. Views yet more elevated will assure us ; your dévotion to the honour of the King and the pleasure which ail seuls like yours hâve in doing great things, will be your motives. They will also be the measure ^ of the sentiments of esteem and distinguished goodwill with which I shall always be, Madam, your afifectionate and sincère friend.
[Note hy the Translater. — The above letter with the few lines to Mr. Le Grand (Mr. Walsh) preceding it is reproduced as a facsimile of tlie Prince's writiiig in the French édition, after the printed copy of the same.]
MONSIEUR LE GRAND
26tt Novber. 1757.
I HAVE received, Sir, yours of the 19th current. I can assure you that Mr. Burton despises heartily ail the criticisms of his little clerks.* He has planned a System for himself and he will foUow it. Everything has its time (there is a time for everything) ; for the présent what he does is to the purpose. I know well the clerk whom you call Metcaf,* it is not the first time that he has wanted to meddle with things which do not concern him. He is quite devoted to the wife of Bertie," thus I am not surprised at his remarks. As to Verdum I do not know who he is ; explain his name to me, even in
1 Allusion to the alliance of France with ' [' Règle.'— Tr.] Maria Theresa at the outset of the Seven ' His partisans.
Yeara' War and of the rupture with England. '^ [King of Sweden.— Tr.]
2 [The King of France.— Tr.] '• [Lord Lismore.— Tr.]
case you hâve to name him another time. It is a month since I wrote to you about the passport for my friand Mr. Douglas ; you know that the one he had expired the Ist of this month, therefore do net neglect to get the new one and send it at once to your true friend,
Decr. llih, 1757 (H.W.).
I HAVE just received yours of the 7th instant, and hâve only time enough to write thèse few words to you in forwarding you the letter you wish to hâve. — Your sincère friend, W. J.
