The King
goes for nothing. He hunts one half the day, is drunk the other, and
signs whatever he is bid. The Archbishop of Toulouse desires peace.
Though brought in by the Queen, he is opposed to her in this capital
object, which would produce an alliance with her brother. Whether the
Archbishop will yield or not, I know not. But an intrigue is already
begun for ousting him from his place, and it is rather probable it will
succeed. He is a good and patriotic minister for peace, and very capable
in the department of finance. At least he is so in theory. I have heard
his talents for execution censured.
Can I be useful here to Mrs. Jay or yourself, in executing any
commissions, great or small? I offer you my services with great
cordiality. You know whether any of the wines of this country may
attract your wishes. In my tour, last spring, I visited the best
vineyards of Burgundy, Cote-rotie, Hermitage, Lunelle, Frontignan, and
white and red Bordeaux, got acquainted with the proprietors, and can
procure for you the best crops from the vigneron himself. Mrs. Jay knows
if there is any thing else here, in which I could be useful to her.
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