Jean Sylvain BAILLY (1736-1793). L.S., Paris August 17, 1790; 1page in-4. On his duties as Mayor of Paris. He thanks his correspondent for his interest in "the marks of benevolence and esteem that my fellow-citizens have just given me. I did not foresee that it would be possible to add to my satisfaction. Your vote completes it and imposes new duties on me. With the suffrages of the Capital, I still have yours to justify; and it will most certainly be done if all that is required is zeal, patriotism and showing oneself in all circumstances entirely devoted to public affairs"...