Thomas begins by noting his sadness at Jack’s ill health but adds that he is optimistic about his recovery. He goes on to say that he will probably not go to Wales because of the weather but will travel to Kent soon. He then relates news of his acquaintances, stating that the Bishop of Norwich is not well after catching a cold at Welbeck Abbey and commenting on the upcoming marriage of Philip Yorke and Jemima Campbell, explaining that she will receive her title from her grandfather, who is also very ill. Thomas praises the engaged couple and comments that they are very suitable for each other, before concluding by noting that he has copied out some lines of a Voltaire poem and sent them to William.