| Description | (Directed to Mr. Bourdon’s, rue de Maurepas.)
My dear Matt,
My precipitate departure yesterday prevented me from takeing leave of you and from saying all I intended to Mr. Bourdon, but I will certainly see you again before my departure.
I have sent you a flannel wastcoat, and if you find it agreeable this cold weather you may get another of them made, and this which I have sent should be made to fit you. I fear you will find fireing scarce at Versaills as the French accustome themselves to bear cold more than the English. If, therefore, you find your self distressed for fire, you may buy a voye of wood, provided you can have a place to put it in under lock and key.
If you want to talk to me or to consult a friend, go to Mr. Geni and consult him as your friend on all occasions.
I am, in great hast, my dear Matt, your very affectionate father,
M. Boulton
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