MONSIEUR MANSFIELD

Ye 10 dec. (10 JanyA).

Ser, ye recewd yrs of ye 31st december last wit did not acknouledg it sooner as that (I had) nothing particular to mention ; my friend takes very kindle yrs remembronce of him on ye new year, and desiers me to thank you for the Columba. You will do well to put yr adress to the letter y (I) now send Le Grand for ye Ct. de B. Y am sorry to hâve been informed that yr health was deranged, be pleased to let me know how you are at présent, as you are a sober man y flatter myself you will be soon quite well again.

1 England. blunders in the spelling are surely intended

■ The King of England. to disguise the identity of the writer.— Tr.]

^ [This letter is written ia English, and the

MONSIEUR LE GRAND

IdthJanry. 1758.

Monsieur Le Grand, — I liave received, Sir, yours of the lOth Janiy. and the contents bave given me pleasure. The person who Mr. Campbell proposed is bj no means suitable, though a very honourable man, his âge and bis infirmities would make him run toc great a risk in undertaking so long a journey. When the time comes, persons will not be wanting. I bave many acquaintances at Rotterdam, but I would never persuade any of them to undertake this lawsuit, without being assured of good pay, wbich could only be done if I saw the money on the table. This is ail I bave to say to you about this aftair for the présent. — Your true friend,

M. LE GRAND

Jany. 26th, 1758 (H.W.).

I HAVE received since I wrote to you on the 19th inst. a letter from you without date with a few words at the end from Mr. Mansfield. I will add my answer at the end of this letter. The man suggested by Mr. Campbell does not corne from Sanford ^ but from Vernon ; " it therefore seems to me useless for him to meddle in a lawsuit which does not concern him so deeply as if he belonged to Sanford. — Your sincère friend, W. J.

M. LE GRAND

Jamj. 30lh, 1758 (H.W.).

Sir, — You may tell Mansfield that I bave leceived his letter of the 21st inst., together with Newland's^ letter. You will find my answer enclosed to be addressed by Mansfield. If you see my friend Chambers tell him how anxious I am about his health. — Your sincère friend, W. J.

1 England. ^ Scotland. ' The Duc de Bouillon.

MONSIEUR LE GRAND

Febr. lOlh, 1758.

Monsieur Le Grand, — ^The person whom Mr. Campbell wished to be sent for is in no way suitable, as he would alann the adverse party, and that would do more harm than good. Wlien tlie time comes, it will be easy to hâve a person from Sanford, that will be my business. I hâve been infoi'med, and credibly, that Mr. Mill is very well disposed towards Mr. Burton, and I hâve been begged to Write to him. I think it would be best also to enclose in his letter one for Mr. Wade, begging him (Mill) to remit it to him if he should judge it proper. Consult Mansfield on this affair, and if y ou think it well, get him at once to make the sketch of thèse two letters which I will copy, leaving their names blank, and the said Mansfield will address them, and the letter can then be sent to your brother or straight in a cover as you think best. The person who told me this, begged me to keep the affair ' secret, therefore I make the same recommendation to you. — Your true friend, W. J.

M. LE GRAND

Feb. Util, 1758 (H.W.).

Sir, — I hâve received yours of the lOth inst., and am very much pleased with its contents. If you think it advisable you may send me a draft letter for M. Des Andrée's brother ; I will write it at once. As there are several people of my name hère, in order to avoid any mistake, you must add to my ordinary address ' living on the Place St. Jean at Liège.' Advise Mr. Mansfield to do likewise. — Your sincère friend, W. Johnson.

M. LE GRAND

F(br. 18th, 1758 (H.W.).

SiR, — I received yours yesterday of the 12th inst. shortly after I had written to you. I bave read Mr. Mansfield's letter to the end.

' [i.e. The favourable disposition of Mill. — Th.]

I had already written to him on the 16th inst. with regard to what you suggest to me in respect to Newland/ and I am still of the same opinion. That is to act for myself should matters mature. Certainly if you hâve not adopted this resolution, none could be more suitable than Newland. — Your sincère friend,

M. LE GRAND

March m, 1758 (H.W.).

Sir, — I hâve just learnt that M. de B. (Maréchal de Belleisle) has been appointed Minister of War. It would therefore be as well if you got Mr. Mansfield to make out a draft letter on the subject and to send it as soon as possible. — Your sincère friend,

M. LE GRAND

March 9th, 1758 (H.W.).

SiE, — I have received yours of the 3rd inst., and can assure you that neither Mr. Burton^ nor myself have written to the person mentionedby Mr. Shee.^ The father and son are perfect strangers to me, as I have had no dealings with them of any kind. By my last letter you will have seen that I had the same idea with regai'd to Harrison, and I am waiting for a draft letter on the subject. Présent my compliments to Mr. Mansfield in communicating to him the contents of this letter. That is ail I have to say in answer to what he has written at the end of your letter.

MONSIEUR LE GRAND

I6th March 1758.

I SEND you herewith, Sir, letters from Harrison and Lumley.* You will have the kindness to get their addresses added by Mr. Mansfield. There are two lines to him at the end of your letter. — Your true friend, * W. J.

' Duc de Bouillon. ^ No due to this name.

2 [James viii. in this place. — Tr.] ■• [Prince de Soubise. — Tr.J

MONSIEUR MANSFIELDi

Sir, y received yrs of ye 8th and lOth current and there (hère ?) send ye tow letters, in case you think it propei' do not delay ye model of ye one for Chambers. It is reported he is not well with Ellis. In that case it would be no ways proper in my oppinion for Mr. D. to Write to him at présent. You will be sorry to hear that Mr. Pervet died last night of a violent fit of appoplexy with convoitions, he was in perfect health before he took the fit. — Yr. sinciere friend.

P. S. — No accounts y et from Mr. Elliot.

M. LE GRAND

3Iarch 30th, 1758 (H.W.).

Sir, — I wrote to you on the 26th inst. with an enclosure for Mr. Mansfield. This letter is only to inform you and Mr. Mansfield that I hâve at last heard from Mr. EUiott. The letter is dated March 2lst from Boulogne-sur-Mer. He does not tell me when he can see Mr. Burton, but he hopes it will be shortly. His health is being restored. — Your sincère friend, D. J.