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Was disappointed to not meet the bearer of AJC's last letter. Gives an account of his journey, mostly on foot, from Stamford to Ireland. Includes descriptions of an interview with Ann Moore, a woman in Tutbury said to have lived for three years without 'sustenance solid or liquid', a state which he believes is true. Also describes the hill country in Derbyshire, the city of Sheffield, the Lake District, including the plumbago mine in Borrowdale and the lead industry, and the Isle of Man.

Is happy to received news from AJC. His health is good despite the inclement weather. Advises against visiting towns due to an epidemic.

Has sent the case containing the books, including, amongst others, Memoirs of the Academy of St Petersburg but cannot find the book on Luther which he was asked to procure. Notes that he could order it from Holland or Germany. Gives news of a big public book sale in Paris which AJC's learned friends may be interested in. Gives a list of the books which will be available and suggests he is happy to act as a buying agent, as he has done for an Oxford professor. Hopes to see AJC in the summer either in Switzerland or in France. Comments that France is in turmoil and society is greatly divided and fears that this situation will last some time. Discusses Paris theatre.

Discusses the settling of accounts for the books they have sent each other. Comments on the bad winter which Paris has suffered and his poor health. Also notes that the weather has been bad in the South of France and Switzerland. Is looking forward to his summer trip to Switzerland and hopes AJC will be there too. Discusses Paris theatre and comments on French national character in times of trouble. Also discusses English newspapers and French censorship. Gives a list of books he would like AJC to acquire for him.