The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876Loubat, J. F. (Joseph Florimond)
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The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876
Loubat, J. F. (Joseph Florimond)
Medals -- United States; United States -- History
J'ai eû d'autant plus de regret, Monsieur, du retard qu'a éprouvé
l'exécution de la médaille qui m'a été destinée par le
gouvernement des États-Unis, que j'ai appris qu'il était dû à des
causes qui ont dû vous contrarier. J'espère qu'une troisième
opération aura un succès complet. Je le désire plus vivement
depuis que j'ai vu par l'empreinte en métal qui est chez Mr.
Short, combien cette médaille est agréable à produire par un
François en pays étranger qui aime à y faire valoir ses
compatriotes. Lorsqu'elle sera achevée, je vous serai fort obligé
de vouloir bien me la remettre, puisque Mr. Short doit
s'absenter.
J'ai l'honneur d'être très-parfaitement, Monsieur, votre
très-humble et très-obéissant serviteur,
F. DE MOUSTIER.
[Translation.]
To
M. DUPRÉ,
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
obedient servant,
F. DE MOUSTIER.
_____
_William Short to Thomas Jefferson._ (p. 124)
To the Honourable
Thomas JEFFERSON, Paris, February 8th, 1792.
Secretary of State.
Dear Sir: The diplomatic medals ordered so long ago and delayed
so unexpectedly for the reasons already given to you have been at
length completed and delivered with their chains, that for Mr. de
la Luzerne to Mr. de Montmorin, and that for Mr. de Moustier to
himself.
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