| Description | Dear Father,
I have not received a letter from Soho since the 10th instant, which I fear is owing to your beeing more hurried than usual.
Last Sunday I dined at Mr. Dellessert’s where I met Mr. Startin, when he delivered me the swords, &c., &c., for which I return you my sincerest thanks, and I feel how unable I shall ever be to repay you the numerous obligations which you have had the bounty to confer on your son. Miss Delessert had on the girdle you sent you, which I think extreemly elegant, and assure you she entertains the highest opinion of your favor. I believe they have the intention of visiting Versailles to day, and Mr. Startin will accompany them; the Court will be remarkable brilliant, as there are a great many processions and ceremonies, which attract the curiosity of an immense number of people from Paris.
The last Assembly of Notables was held yesterday, when the King made a speech wherin he mentions the result of the meetings and the reforms he intends to make, but it appears that the business, which a cost a large sum and for which they have taken such a long time, might have been transacted in a week—but nothing can be done here without great pomp and magnificence.
When I was at Paris I called upon Metman the taylor, where I fixed upon a pattern for a dress coat and breeches, which I prefer’d to a frock, as now is the time when it will be most useful, on account of the numerous ceremonies which I cannot see without being dressed.
Mr. Bourdon and family desire their compliments to you, and I remain your affectionate son,
Mattw. R. Boulton
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