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Post by Jacques Bougiedure on Aug 31, 2021 23:23:34 GMT
Mssr Balls,
Although I am not a member of the Royal Academy of Science, I was fortunate enough as Controller General of Finances to receive a copy of your treatise on the economic impact of New World wealth. I congratulate you on a very interesting and thought-provoking work, particularly in regards to the challenges of securing a continuous flow of luxuries. The problems of labor in his Majesties colonies are especially acute. It is my intention to write to the fellows in the Academy to recommend that they accept your treatise and welcome you to their ranks.
I also congratulate you on your engagement to the beautiful and vivacious Mlle Bachelet although I believe that I misread your announcement as a betrothal. I am almost certain that Mlle Bachelet has reached the age of majority. I remember her well from the Debutante’s Ball at Madame Duschene’s last December and briefly considered courting her during my estrangement from Mlle leBeau. Regardless, we look forward to attending your nuptials next month.
Regrettably, I have a previous engagement in the third week of August that will preclude me from attending your engagement party.
Your Servant, Jacques Bougiedure Comte de Chevreuse Controller General of Finance
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