Preface Abbreviations I. Antecedents II. Aleppo III. London 1725-1735 IV. Ambassador to the Porte V. London 1743-1745: royal favour VI. The General Post Office VII. Secretary to 'Butcher' Cumberland VIII. Wedded bliss IX. The last ten years X. Family fortunes XI. The Friendship with Voltaire Conclusion Appendix
