\section{From Franz Mesmer, November 1, 1779}

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DATE:& November 1, 1779\\
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FROM:& Franz Mesmer\\
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TO:& BF (Passi)\\
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PBF:& 31:5  \\
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(Original French is below)

I will have the honor to receive you and Madam d'Brillon with great eagerness on the day that you indicated. I regret not being able to give to the lady the whole satisfaction that she desires, my armonica has not arrived and it is not possible for it to be here in time.

I will be flattered if I can give you to some understanding of the reality and usefulness of my discovery [of animal magnetism] and to give you proofs of the deep Respect with which I Am, of Your Excellence, The very humble and very obedient Servant,

MESMER

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J'aurai l'honneur de vous recevoir avec le plus grand Empressment ainsi qu Madame de Brillon, le jour que vous indiqu\'{e}s. Je Regretterai de ne pouvoir donner \`{a} cette dame toute la Satisfaction qu'elle desire, mon harmonica n'\'{e}tant point mont\'{e} et ne pouvant l'\^{e}tre d'ici \`{a} ce t\^{e}ms. 

Je Serai flatt\'{e} si je peux vous mettre \`{a} m\'{e}me de reconnoitre la R\'{e}alit\'{e} et l'utilit\'{e} de ma decouverte et vous donner des preuves du profond Respect avec lequel je Suis, de Votre Excellence, Le tr\`{e}s humble et tr\`{e}s ob\`{e}issant Serviteur, 

MESMER