Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-07-07

il may have given some fresh offence ALLOW me here
with every Difference, TO submit few thoughts on the
merits OF the case purely public question Though
am convinced the omission fmy and daughter-in
laws from the list of presentation could have
the most connexion with design unkindncss
yet who answer for future Minister, that the
ciusion of ftllow-citzcns might proceed from
the most wanton caprice. IL might be some foul in
stigation OF the passions, of an enemy ay, even
the whirn OF a mistress wife. Such things, we
know, have happened and surely justified to try
and guard against American gentlemen being placed
position TO have their feelings red with il them
selves looked down upon by gentlemen Of other nations
he subjects of monarchy saved from this since, if
they had been presented al their court their app-
cation to be presented at foreign cannot be refused
Whether some equivalent arrangement might not be
made under Republic, is not for say, but it APP
pears TO me the matter is worthy of being submitted.
You will therefore probably have objection
INIT copy of correspondence to the Secretary of
Sate as mean To do tomorrow by the ordinary convey
ance Your letter to me is volume of evidence and
weighty authority on the bearings of the question.
There is rather striking msapprchenson in your
letter. In reply amy conveying the information
received on the subject of pcsenations you say de-
monded as a right what could only be considered
courtesy Now, surely, if had thought the presentation
could have been demanded u right should have
deanded II at once, without troubling your courtesy at
all II rs precisely because no American can demand it
as right, that public document, regarded your
letter SO valuable in showing it ought to be no longer
matter of courtesy
must beg your Excellency will dismiss from your
mind all idea that it any personal feeling which die
ates this step. Your treatment of my family, be as
surcd, has no other than accidental connection
since first conceived the idea, suggested by the
plants OF others similarly crcunstanced with myself
Right or wrong, i consider il duty | feel.
low-citizens 1t may not be out of place, before
conclude, Just to observe in passing that your recep
ton exclusion of my own special family from your
list OF Court presentation could not very materially af
feet me, we have long since been honored with the
gracious attention and Inequalities of the Royal family
of France.
have the honor TO he, your Excellencys
Most obedient humble servant,
(Signed0 HERMAN THORN
To his Exccllency, Edward Livingston, ESQ
Envoy Exy and Min. pleny from the u.
). to the Court of France.
PARIS, Sd January, 1895.
Sr-Considcring your letter of the Goth December as
written Tor the sole purpose of announcing your nen
ton OF transmitting mine TO the United States which
could not have the slightest objection did not think
any answer to 1t was necessary, especially the
subject had already, in various ways obliged give
TO IT much more OF my time and attention than matter
forming no part of my official duty ought have done
must therefore pray you sir to for decin-
ing to enter with you into any discussion what You
think the merits of the case, for which have neither
the time nor the inclination.
am, sir, respectfully,
Your obedicnt servant.
(Signed9 EDWD. LIVINGSTON.
H. Thorn, Esq.
RUE D'AsTRoG, No. 6, january a. 1895.
Sri have the honor TO transmit for perusa the
enclosed documents. As they explain themselves, |
shall not add To the trouble giving by
ly extending that explanation.
have the honor totc,
Your most obedient humble servant,
HENRY THORN
John Forsyth, Esq, Sec ry of State of the
United States, Washington
RuE D'AsrRoc, No 6, 18Th January 1885