Letter 3620

[fol. 129] Paris Wednesday June the 8th NS. 1729 Dear Sir Hans, I dont doubt but you have heard before now of the death of my poor child Louisa & of my Wifes miscarrying, which proceeded meerly from the grief of that poor Childs long ilness & death but however I have some comfort in my wifes recovery, for she is as well as is possible, for one that has been in her condition; Doctor Chirack, Doctor Lidderdale, Monsieur Seyrat that mad [sic] midwife & surgeon, & Monsr Petit, the surgeon, all attended the opening of the Child, & when they have drawn up their opinion, they will all sign it, & I hope to send you a copy of it next post. Now sir I must thank you for the honor you have done to my freind Monsieur Dufary; & do assure you at the same time you could not confer it on a more deserving person, both as to Learning & merit in general. Enclosed is a letter from him. the Dutchess of Richmond, desires her service to you; wee are all very impatient to see My Lord & Lady Cadogan I am Dear sir, Your most faithfull humble servant, Richmond