In order to keep the secret I have acquired a little printing-office ... for pamphlets and books.
... All my plans, but altogether the desire to be of use, which I trust your Majesty will pardon me.
(Signed) A. de La Chapelle.
The Count in Contact with “Influential Persons of all Countries.”
To His Majesty the Emperor.
September 15, 1872.
Sire,
Having returned to London, I hasten to place myself at your Majesty’s disposal.
In compliance with the request made, I called on M. Rouher on Thursday morning, the 12th inst., to ask him at what time he would receive Mr. ——. I was told that he had not arrived, and that the date of his arrival was not known.