I have
stated it thus particularly, that you may know the truth, which will
probably be misrepresented in the English papers, to the prejudice
of Mr. Barclay. This matter has been a great affliction to him, but no
dishonor where its true state is known. Indeed he is incapable of doing
any thing not strictly honorable.
In a letter of August the 30th, 1785, I had the honor of mentioning
to you what had passed here, on the subject of a convention for the
regulation of the two post offices. I now inclose you a letter from the
Baron D'Ogny, who is at the head of that department, which shows that
he still expects some arrangement. I have heard it said, that M. de
Creve-coeur is authorized to treat on this subject. You doubtless know
if this be true. The articles may certainly be better adjusted there,
than here. This letter from the Baron D'Ogny was in consequence of an
application from a servant of mine, during my absence, which would not
have been made had I been here. Nor will it be repeated; it being my
opinion and practice to pay small sums of money, rather than to ask
favors.
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