Jean Sylvain BAILLY. L.A.S., Monday [6 December 1784?], to Louis-Georges de Bréquigny, of the Académie française; 1 page in-8, address with red wax seal with his figure. He has just learned of the death of Abbé Arnaud [the academician François Arnaud (1721-1784), who died on 2 December]: "I think he must have pensions and those depending on Mr. de Vergennes. Would it not be appropriate to offer this opportunity to the good will of Mr. Garde des Sceaux [Miromesnil]. If you think so, would you be so kind as to write him a note to warn him of this death and of the opportunity to exercise his benevolence...