Congratulations to the Balls

[Monique Adelina De'Ath]

Mon cher friends,

May I offer you my personal congratulations upon the birth of your daughter this month and trust that my personal involvement (professional of course!) was of benefit.

Your continuing social rise within Paris pays credit to a family blessed by success and I suspect greater things still await the Balls, should you be considering a small party - or indeed a lavish one - to 'wet the baby's head' then I'd be delighted to attend.

Your friend and physician,

Docteur Bastian Anton De'Ath
Independent physician to the people of Paris
Royal Executioner

P.S A word of advice when considering a name for your daughter may I council you against choosing Agnes!

[vinlander]

My dear friend Bastian,

I thank you for your congratulations, and even more for the care you gave Johi and the little one. You may expect a messenger shortly bearing a purse that you have most assuredly earned.

As for wetting the head of the child, there will be a baptism the fourth week of January, and a party at the Rose and Crown after. I insist that you attend, with or without a companion.

With profound gratitude for all you have done,

Auguste Balls,
Father

[Monique Adelina De'Ath]

Hurrah, I shall be there my friend, looking forward to it!

Bastian Anton De'Ath
A bachelor