1To John Adams from Brouquen, 3 April 1778 (Adams Papers)
Vous avés bien voulu me faire esperér que vous arretires Ches M. Le Marquis De Voyer Dargenson, aux ormes a Deux postes aprés Chatelereault. Je Le previens en Consequence; II sera ravi de vous voir, parcequil vous Connoit Deja beaucoup, et il vous seroit Difficile De ne pas L’ettre. Pour moy, Monsieur, Cest avec autant De plaisir que dEmpressement, que j’ay Cherché a avoir Cet avantage, ma...
2Brouquen to John Adams: A Translation, 3 April 1778 (Adams Papers)
You were kind enough to let me anticipate your stopping at the Marquis de Voyer d’Argenson’s house, at The Elms, two stages after Cha telereault. I am informing him accordingly. He will be most pleased to meet you since he already knows much about you and, indeed, it would be very difficult for you not to be known. As for me, sir, I have sought this privilege with as much pleasure as...