Boswell writes that when he left Ferney, Voltaire promised to correspond with him, addin that he hoped this offer of correspondence was made as a philosopher and not a courtier. He writes that he is sure Voltaire found him agreeable during his visit as he made no attempts at flattery. He reflects on the ‘spirited candour’ with which they discussed religion, adding that his visit to Ferney had entirely changed his opinion of Voltaire for the better. Boswell adds that he spoke to Dr Tronchin on his return to Geneva and asked him if Voltaire ever showed any fear of death, to which Tronchin replied that he did not. He concludes by saying that he had written down their important conversation and that it fills eight quarto pages.

Hannah Norsa writes that she cannot scold in French and asks why Macklin has not answered her last two letters. She adds that she is disappointed to hear that Macklin was flirting at the Jubilee, and mentions seeing Voltaire. Norsa concludes by saying that it is “agreable [sic] going out hunting with the King and Dutchess de Savoye and dining with embassadors [sic].”

Papillon writes to the Duke of Roxburgh seeking employment.