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8479. TOULOUSE (Archbishop of), Influence with Queen.—[continued].

The Archbishop continues
well with his patroness [Marie Antoinette].
Her object is a close connection with
her brother. I suppose he convinces her that
peace will furnish the best occasion of cementing
that connection.—
To John Jay. Washington ed. ii, 310. Ford ed., iv, 463.
(P. 1787)