L30/14/203/9

Sent from Baron Juel, The Hague (In French):

21 Mar 1776

From: 1776 To: 1776

Translation: My Dear My Lord, It was with both pleasure and gratitude that I received the letter which you did me the honour of sending on 26th of last month. My dear Ambassador I have not been able to think of the loss suffered by you and your dear brother without pain and sadness, having frequently witnessed your concern for her and the pleasure you had in news of her. I can easily understand how much of a comfort the company of your dear brother has been to you in these unhappy circumstances, likewise the benefit it has been to Mr Robinson to share his trouble with you. I hope that the Spring air and the amusements the season brings will serve to dissipate any remaining grief and I earnestly hope that your health has been in no way affected. The frequent changes of society are very unpleasant for you and the necessary formation of new acquaintances eventually becomes a very boring occupation. Prince "Cauniotz", successor to M. Lobkovitz, whom I knew in Vienna, is a very pleasant boy and good company, as for Madame, I think that you need not be sorry that he has left her in Vienna, although she is a beautiful woman. I have heard that our friend Sparre has the prospect of obtaining leave and that he intends to make good use of it this summer. I hope that curiosity will bring him to Holland and that he will in no way forget the promise he made to me at our parting. Your Assemblies seem to be on the right footing for a Diplomatic Corps working in harmony but, my dear My lord, I was surprised not to find Mr. de St Saphorin and the Comte de Rechtern among those who hold their Wednesdays. The latter presented a touching picture to his masters, of the considerable theft he had suffered, when dining with M. Nasoi; I have not heard that "L.Il.P." paid any attention or that he was able to obtain any satisfaction. The troops of the Hereditary Prince of Cassel should arrive at Wilsamstadt on the 27th to be sent to America "Mr de Yorke", will go there to see them and at Nimvegue His Britannic Majesty will receive them. I will not say anything about the outcome of the negotiations for the Scottish brigade, supposing that it is perfectly well known to you. M. de Gunning is expected here at anytime. He had the honour to pay court to the King in Potsdam where, as you no doubt know His Majesty has resumed going about on horseback and seems to be in good health. Prince Henri should leave on the 20th if an unexpected indisposition does not prevent him. You will remember, My dear My Lord, that I had the honour of telling you of my intention of making a trip to England, if, as I have reason to hope, the King grants me leave of absence. I will leave here around the 26th of next month. My plan is moreover to remain in London until after the King's birthday. That passed, I intend to make a tour of the provinces and to satisfy my curiosity. I would be very pleased to see and make the acquaintance of anyone of your particular friends. I know that is superfluous to offer you my services there; if however, you consider me worthy to carry out any commission at all, you can count on my willingness. [In English in the text] "There is a Report that St Josephyr: will set out to England in the next summer; and that he is minded to retire himself, but I can hardly believe it" I beg you to present my sincere and tender compliments to dear Mr. Robinson. Please do the same to our worthy friend Sparre. For the rest, you have known for a long time the unchanging feelings and undying affection I bear you and because of which I will never cease to be, My dear My Lord, Your utterly devoted friend and servant Juel.

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Sparre,
Rechtern,
Gunning,
Saphorin