[1] See the "Citizen of the World," Letter 55. Reference has often been made to Lord Chesterfield's prediction of the French Revolution. But I am not aware that any one has remarked on the equally acute foresight of Goldsmith.
[2] Letter of April 16th, 1771, Arneth, i., p. 148.
[3] Arneth, i., p. 186.
[4] Maria Teresa to Marie Antoinette, July 9th, and August 17th, Arneth, i., p. 196.
[5] "Ne soyez pas honteuse d'être allemande jusqu'aux gaucheries…. Le Français vous estimera plus et fera plus de compte sur vous s'il vous trouve la solidité et la franchise allemande."—Maria Teresa to Marie Antoinette. May 8th, 1771, Arneth, i., p. 159.
[6] Walpole's letter to Sir H. Mann, June 8th, 1771, v., p. 301.
[7] Mercy to Maria Teresa, January 23d, 1772, Arneth, i., p. 265.
[8] The Duc de la Vauguyon, who, after the dauphin's marriage, still retained his post with his younger brother.
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[1] Mercy's letter to the empress, August 14th, 1772, Arneth, i., p. 335.