Letter from François De la Balle in Paris to his brother, Noé De la Balle in Guînes Explaining that he had arrived in Paris the previous day and that he wished to ask his niece Manon if she would be willing to marry her cousin. Unfortunately, since Manon had left the city he could not find out her thoughts on this union before asking Noé, her father, his opinion. 7 Aug 1765