The MS covers the years 1758-1761 and concerns payments made by Voltaire to the Port of Letters during this time. It consists of ten leaves an a cover on which the title is written, but is only partially legible. There are blank leaves after the final entry on f.13v.

The account sets out various payments concerning woodworking jobs between Pinier and Decroze. Pinier then asks Voltaire to observe that Decroze rented him an apartement for £100, from which he only takes £36.

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 document outlines Balleydier’s negligence of his role.

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

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

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.

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