Voltaire discusses his health, before recounting two recent visits from the actress Mlle Clairon, and Damilaville whom he describes as a true “philosphe”, unlike Rousseau who has promised he would write against “Helvitius” to please the priest in his village. Voltaire then mentions the theological war in Geneva which he has avoided. He ends the letter by remarking on his uselessness to the world and the fact that he finds consolation in gardening.