...as those of the Russian minister, because he has not the personal means to make them so, are still much sought after,. . . . and it is thought no small distinction to be invited to them. . . . . The Marquis de Marialva is, I suppose, the most considerable Portuguese by his talents, and the most important by his influence, that has remained in Europe since the Court went to the Brazils; certainly he is one of the mo...