He has not been here; and M.de Bordeaux has shown me a letter in which he mentions that he could not come to see the Director of Bordeaux, as he intended, having been informed that you mistrust him.
The letter is of the day before yesterday.

If I could have found him, I might perhaps have pursued the gentler course, being uncertain of your views; but I entreat you nevertheless to feel no manner of doubt that I refuse to carry out any wishes of yours, and that, where your commands are concerned, I know no distinction of person or matter.

I hope that you have in Guienne many as well affected to you as I am.

They report that the Nantes galleys are advancing towards Brouage.

M.the Marshal de Biron has not yet left.