Grandey begins by saying that he suspects Achard is ill because of his long silence, adding that he himself has had a bad cold for a few days and is treating it by keeping warm and having lots of rest. He goes on to note that Madame Piaget’s son died of fever in Flanders, and that he has been told that the Bishop of St Asaph is tasked with selling Piaget’s books, curiosities and mathematical instruments. Grandey then queries the meaning of the ‘mot Cabagnole’ in the Voltaire verse Achard sent him previously, before going on to say that ‘the people from here’ went to Rufford after spending eight days at Welbeck. He adds that Sir George [Savile, 8th Baronet] continues to work on the garden improvements and has not mentioned going to London, and that Colonel DeJean is expected in London imminently. He ends by transcribing a French verse beginning: ‘Louis, dit on, fût fort surpris…’ and exhorting the king to bring peace to France.

Grandey begins by saying that he would have written earlier but they had had company at Rufford and Shireoaks, adding that he is glad to hear that Achard is well. He informs Achard that he has been greatly troubled by rheumatic pain but that the sun has been shining all day which is supposed to be good for that ailment. He then notes that a week last Thursday Sir George [Savile, 8th Baronet] and Mr and Mrs Thornhagh went to Welbeck, and that he does not expect to see Achard until near Christmas. He adds that he can’t stop reading Montaigne, and that he does not think the Voltaire verses are actually by him, noting that he would like to read his tragedy ‘Serimamis’. Grandey ends by sending best wishes from his brother and sister, adding that Sir George has gone fox hunting and continues to work on the gardens at Rufford.