Rousseau comments on matrimony (Vernes is about to marry) and sends Vernes his good wishes. He writes that he hopes to see a copy of the Genevan edition of his article, ‘Economie politique’ from the ‘Encyclopédie’, promoted by Vernes, and adds that Voltaire has not written to acknowledge Rousseau’s ‘Lettre à d’Alembert’. Roussea goes on to say that Tronchin’s letter contained judicious criticisms of his work, and that he has not forgotten Vernes’ request but has little time for writing due to poor health and has to both reply to thousands of letters and entertain visitors. He notes that he hopes to send Vernes his text, ‘De l’imitation théâtrale’, soon.