e forgotten its promises.

Be good enough therefore, Sir, to lend yourself to this (p. 123)
arrangement, which the interested persons will most certainly not
fail to acknowledge; your rights upon the making being besides
only retarded, since a new die must be made.

I beg you therefore, Sir, to hand the medal to the bearer, so
that I may present it to remedy, in some degree, the accident;
and in case you think you ought to retain it, be kind enough to
inform me thereof in writing, so that I may justify myself in
every way to the interested parties.

I am, very truly, Sir, etc.

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_M. de Moustier to M. Dupre._

A
Monsieur DUPRE,
Graveur, place Dauphine, 10.

J'ai eu d'autant plus de regret, Monsieur, du retard qu'a eprouve
l'execution de la medaille qui m'a ete destinee par le
gouvernement des Etats-Unis, que j'ai appris qu'il etait du a des
causes qui ont du vous contrarier. J'espere qu'une troisieme
operation aura un succes complet. Je le desire plus vivement
depuis que j'ai vu par l'empreinte en metal qui est chez Mr.
Short, combien cette medaille est agreable a produire par un
Francois en pays etranger qui aime a y faire valoir ses
compatriotes. Lorsqu'elle sera achevee, je vous serai fort oblige
de vouloir bien me la remettre, puisque Mr. Short doit
s'absenter.

J'ai l'honneur d'etre tres-parfaitement, Monsieur, votre
tres-humble et tres-obeissant serviteur,
F. DE MOUSTIER.

[Translation.]

To
M. DUPRE,
Engraver, Place Dauphine, 10.

I have had the more regret, Sir, at the delay which has happened
to the execution of the medal destined for me by the Government
of the United States, since I have learned that it was due to
causes which have been annoying to you. I hope that a third trial
will prove a complete success. I desire it the more ardently
since I have seen by the impression in metal at Mr. Short's how
gratifying its exhibition will be for a Frenchman abroad who
loves to do honor to his compatriots. When it shall be finished I
will be much obliged to you if you will please have it sent to
me, since Mr. Short is about to leave.

I have the honor to be very truly, Sir, your most humble and very