Voltaire states that Perronet gave him a great desire to take the coach to see the Neuilly bridge, adding that he would leave immediately if his age and continual illness did not prevent him from doing so. He notes that it is sad to die without having seen the monuments which make one’s homeland illustrious and thanks Perronet for having had the goodness to have had the drawing of the bridge shown to him. Voltaire goes on to say that he does not doubt that the King will use Perronet’s rare talents for new masterpieces which will immortalise his century and his reign. He ends by saying that he hopes Perronet will include him amongst his large number of admirers.

Georg von Löw opens the letter by thanking Budé for the jackets he sent, and asking for more of these. He promises to send more works by Voltaire and encloses a statement of account. Georg von Löw then orders more sherry for the Duke of York and reports on the progress that has been made on the building and furnishing of the Duke’s house. He notes that Verona’s celinings have been a great success, and that the neighbouring house has been acquired for use as staff quarters. He ends the letter by asking Budé to supply tableware for the Duke.

Price discusses architectural matters before going on to discuss a visit he had recently received from Lord Tyrconnell. He then asks whether or not Beaumont followed his advice and read Montaigne’s Essays, remarking upon aspects of his writing that he believes would appeal to Beaumont and identifying passages in Voltaire’s Alzire and Rousseau’s Ode to Fortune which he believes were inspired by Montaigne. He then provides news on family and friends.

The letter presents a plan for a citadel designed by Détalonde Morival, whose rapid progress in mathematics and engineering is described as extraordinary. The author criticises complex mathematical pursuits as unnecessary, emphasising the practical value of a good engineer over abstract calculations. He advocates for Morival—a noble and capable soldier—to be employed in the service of the sovereign, highlighting his skills, dedication, and loyalty. Nearing the end of his life, the author seeks comfort in the sovereign’s continued support for Morival, asserting that such support would be a just response to the injustices Morival has faced. Additionally, according to T. D. N. Besterman, the letter is dated 2 January 1775.

A collection of various documents, including: (I) Set of assignats comprising 16 assignats of five pounds from 1793 (Brumaire year II), 11 assignats of ten pounds from 1792, 3 assignats of fifteen sols from 1793, 2 assignats of 10 sous from the fourth year of freedom, 4 assignats of fifty sols, and 1 assignat of twenty-five sols.
(II) Set of autograph documents from Besins & Cie. including a letter from Joseph B. to Napoleon I (Madrid, 1808), a letter from Verlaine, a letter from Malherbe, a codicil from Napoleon, a testament from Racine, a note from Pierre Corneille, a letter from Voltaire to the Count of Laurencin, a letter of resignation from Cardinal de Rohan to Louis XVI, lots from the trial of the necklace (1786), last letter from Louis XVI to the National Convention, a letter from Beaumarchais to the Minister of the Interior, a letter from François I to the Empress, wife of Charles V on the subject of the interview at Aigues-mortes, a letter from Marie-Stuart to Philip II, a letter patent from Charles VII ennobling Jean d’Arc and his family (1429), a farewell letter from Charlotte Corday to her father after his arrest for the assassination of Marat, and some minutes.
(III) A set of four drypoint engravings of Versailles by Laboratoire Galbrun, ‘Bassin de Cérès’, ‘Le Tapis vert’, ‘Temple de l’Ampur'[?] and ‘Maison de la Reine’.
(IV) Les Laboratoires Carlier, ‘La cabinet de Perles’ by Thomas Lawrence, engravings, 1837.
(V) ‘Woman in French painting, 17th, 18th and 19th century’, Les Éditions Nationales, Paris.
(VI) A handwritten letter in English located in Quebec and dated 28 July 1754.
(VII) Certificate ‘To the glory of the great architect of the universe’ dated 23rd day of the 11th month of the year of true light 5826 (1817).