The same to the same.
Djôun, Sept. 2. Two in the morning.
I think you should consult with Mr. Conti about the funeral, as Madame L. is a French subject. I can give no other advice, only I must add, that my love for the French will make me little consider expense, in order that all may be respectable.
H. L. S.
Hadj Mustafa may go away when he pleases.
The consular seals were put on Madame L.’s effects, an inventory having been taken of them in the presence of General Loustaunau and Miss Longchamp. They were then carried to Sayda, and afterwards to Beyrout, to await the directions of her relatives as to their disposal. Other formalities were fulfilled, and on.
Sept. 7—I betook myself again to Jôon. It was about this time, but I forgot to note when, that General Cass, who was on a tour in the Mediterranean, paid a visit to Lady Hester, bringing with him his family. General Cass, it will be recollected, was, and is now (1839), ambassador from the United States to the Court of France. His visit, I believe, had not been previously announced. At all events, I knew nothing of it, and was absent at Abra, when it took place; so that I had not the honour of seeing him or his amiable daughters.
FOOTNOTES:
[65] Lord Malmesbury, speaking of an imprudent step which the Prince of W—— was almost committing, says—“Lord Pelham heard of it, and, meeting the Prince at a house where he was going to dine, strongly urged him to reflect on what he was going to do. The Prince listened to his advice.” Lord Malmesbury then adds: “Luckily this passed before dinner.”