Political
LETTER TO SIR WILLIAM HAMILTON FROM THE FRENCH COURT
[HAMILTON
(Sir William, 1730-1803, Diplomatist & Archaeologist, Husband of Emma Hamilton)]
Letter in French with translation, on behalf of the Ambassador for France
saying that he will gladly forward to him the letter that Monsieur d'Hamilton has kindly recommended to him; and he would sincerely desire to find more essential opportunities to express to Monsieur and Madame all the respect and attachment he has shown them since the happy moment that brought him the honour of being known to them. The Ambassador instructs me to present his respects to Madame d'Hamilton and to convey a thousand compliments on his behalf to Monsieur..., 1 side 8vo., with autograph
Background
TranscriptionConsul to HamiltonPour Monsieur d'Hamilton, Ministre plénipotentiaire et envoyé extraordinaire de Sa Majesté Britannique auprès de la Cour de Naples chez luiLe Consul de France se chargera très volontiers de faire passer à son adresse la lettre que Monsieur d'Hamilton a bien voulu lui recommander ; et il désirerait de tout son cœur de trouver des occasions plus essentielles de marquer à Monsieur et Madame tout le respect et tout l'attachement qu'il leur a voué depuis l'heureux moment qui lui a procuré l'honneur d'être connu d'eux. Monsieur l'Ambassadeur me charge de présenter ses hommages à Madame d'Hamilton et de faire mille compliments de sa part à Monsieur. Le 24 novembre 1770TranslationFor Monsieur d'Hamilton, Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary of His Britannic Majesty to the Court of Naples at his residence. The French Consul will gladly forward to him the letter that Monsieur d'Hamilton has kindly recommended to him; and he would sincerely desire to find more essential opportunities to express to Monsieur and Madame all the respect and attachment he has shown them since the happy moment that brought him the honour of being known to them. The Ambassador instructs me to present his respects to Madame d'Hamilton and to convey a thousand compliments on his behalf to Monsieur. November 24, 1770
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