The writer expresses their deep commitment to responding to the recipient’s letters and adhering to their requests, despite their personal struggles. They mention not knowing about Monsieur Crafort’s presence in Paris and express eagerness for a book by Monsieur Robertson. The writer is reassured by news of the recipient’s grandfather’s improved health and admires the recipient’s grandmother. They commit to producing meaningful work for the recipient and express their dedication to their friendship and support. According to T. D. N. Besterman, ‘MS2 is not in the hand of Bigex, as stated by Caussy, p. 34; both MS1 and MS2 are written in a hand not previously encountered, except that MS2 was dated by Wagnière.’