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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.

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.

Had become anxious as to the fate of AJC, especially with the strong autumn gales which cause so many shipwrecks, so was pleased to receive the letter. Is too busy with his Consul work to be able to visit, especially as he is taking his family to Switzerland this year. Gives news of the academic progress of his son. Complains about the cold weather in Paris. Asks for a number of books to be sent to him if at all possible and also gives a detailed list of a friend's collection of Memoirs of the Academy at St Petersburg which are being sold at a very cheap price. Suggests that Cambrige University might be interested. Believes that AJC will enjoy his visit to Germany and bemoans the loss of these beautiful regions by France. Gives news of recent social events, including theatre trips, his family and also comments that he has taken up theological study.