The writer expresses profound admiration and emotional resonance upon reading the eulogy of the King, composed by the recipient’s Majesty. He notes that Europe celebrates this tribute, and although he is not a subject by birth, he is devoted in spirit and heart. The writer respectfully adds his own voice to the chorus of well-wishers and explains that his heartfelt sentiments justify the freedom he takes in expressing them.

The MS states that the Eloge was ‘commencé à Alstad, continué à Trautenbac, fini à Schatzlar’.

In the letter dated 24 April 1775, Thomas writes that the ‘patriarch of Ferney’ [Voltaire] speaks at ease about envy, noting that ‘it is Apollo who speaks on the body of the serpent Pithon struck down at his feet. But the teeth of the monster are terrible, and not everyone has the arrows of the god. I wish you one of the arrows from his quiver. It is up to you to irritate the monster and to defeat him.’
In the letter dated 7 July 1775, Thomas writes that he was astonished to see his private letters printed in the Mercure as they are not suitable for the public eye. He quips that ‘Mr de Voltaire alone can have this right; all that escapes from his pen, can interest, and his praises become titles.’
In the letter dated 14 July 1778, Thomas deplores the circumstances of Voltaire’s funeral, and the prohibition of publicity and theatrical representation that followed his death.
In the letter dated 6 February 1779, he discusses the eulogy of Voltaire proposed by the academy, arguing that it must ‘awaken all the talents’ because ‘in celebrating him, one must speak his language, and verses worthy of him are the most beautiful homage.’

Voltaire writes that he replied to M. de Salies at his address. He remarks that he has no doubt that Thieriot is familiar with the eulogy of Moukden in a verse by the King of China and that he will see in the answer the praise of France. He adds that it is the time to give Ninon and Gourville. He concludes by telling Thieriot that if he knows anyone who wants beautiful but inexpensive watches, he should contact the Ferney factory where Voltaire has welcomed the best artisans of Geneva, totalling thirty families.

Voltaire thanks the recipient for what he has been good enough to do for Voltaire’s adopted son-in-law Dupuits who married Mlle. Corneille. He adds that he has just read a worthy eulogy of encouragement that the recipient gave to soldiers in a speech delivered at l’Académie française and claims that it is one of the most beautiful instututions ever made that deserves to be consecrated in history.