Earls of Middleton, Lords of Clermont and of Fettercairn

i 74 The Earls of Middleton.
Majesty's restoration, which without the concurrence
of the greatest part of his subjects is impracticable.
This I have said by the king's commands ; and
I shall only add from myself that I have been twenty-
three years most sincerely,
My Lord,
" Your lordship's most faithful humble servant,
" Middleton."
To the Marquis de Pontchartrain, Minister and
Secretary of State at Court.
[Translation.]
"St. Germains, 15th July, 1693.
" Sir,
"As I cannot hope to have the honour of
seeing you this week, I take the liberty to send you
a memorial 1 of what hath been frequently represented
to you concerning the interest of the king, my master.
Amidst the embarrassment of so much other business,
I imagine it will not be disagreeable to you to have
the reasons in writing, in order that you may more
conveniently make a report of them to the king ; and
when I shall be permitted to have a conversation with
you, I shall endeavour to satisfy you, the best way
I can, in all the doubts and difficulties which may
1 This memorial had reference probably to another proposed inva-
sion of England.