The exertions of Monsieur de
Creve-coeur, and particularly his influence with the Duke d'Harcourt,
the principal instrument in effecting it, have been of chief consequence
in this matter.
I have the honor to be, with the most perfect esteem and respect, Sir,
your most obedient and most humble servant,
Th: Jefferson.
LETTER XLIX.--TO MR. DUMAS, February 9, 1787
TO MR. DUMAS.
Paris, February 9, 1787.
Sir,
My last to you was dated December the 25th; since which I have been
honored with your several favors of December the 29th, January the 5th,
9th, and 23rd. I thought that your affairs could not be more interesting
than they have been for a considerable time. Yet in the present moment
they are become more so, by the apparent withdrawing of so considerable
a personage in the drama, as the King of Prussia. To increase this
interest, another person, whose importance scarcely admits calculation,
is in a situation which fills us with alarm. Nature is struggling to
relieve him by a decided gout; she has my sincere prayers to aid her, as
I am persuaded she has yours.
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