Juan Jose,
I had the hope of hearing from you already, but I know how busy you have been. I guess the move to New Spain and consequentially the audience with the Marquese de Croix has made it impossible. I am disappointed to tell you the newly minted King has appointed the Leopoldos as the new Dukes of Bast.
Besides that, I wanted to give you news about our beloved family. Mother Nicte is still as strong as she can be for a one-hundred-year-old woman. She has taken on herself to save letters from each and every one of us. These letters must relay the most important moments in our lives, so our origins won't get lost.
I think it is a silly thing to ask from us, but she won't last any longer in such a strong state before old age starts fogging her mind, so if this gives her peace, who
