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.

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.