Beman opens by saying that he is enclosing a bill for £50 16s for books that he has already sent to Caldwell. He adds that he has recently published two new editions ‘under his own Eye’. The first if an edition of Voltaire’s complete works. the second is the Dictionnaire Encyclopédique

Stewart opens by noting that he has read reports concerning the death of Mr Cockburn before discussing a recent catalogue of books. He remarks upon items that he would not purchase unless they were cheap (i.e. ‘3 volumes of the Herculaneum’) and asks for Caldwells opinion of Voltaire.

Collins discusses plans that have been made for the following day. These plans include changing his £20 note, examining a copy of Voltaire, and dining with the recipient.

The document concerns the comissioning of Balleydier as the procureur of Gex.

Paney certifies that Wagnière gave him seven pounds of gold to give to Balleydier on behalf of Voltaire. The receipt was made at Ferney and dated 14 September 1773.

Balleydier claims that he has not been negligent in his role as the procureur of Gex and denies the accusations being made against him.

The document concerns the comissioning of Balleydier as the procureur of Gex.

The document outlines Balleydier’s negligence of his role.

The document notes that payment was offered to Balleydier by Wagnière, but that the money was not taken. It goes on to outline Balleydier’s negligence of his post.

The list was sent with a letter from Voltaire to Pierre Paul d’Ossun, marquis d’Ossun, written from Ferney and dated 16 July 1770 [D16527].