Sr,

J wish you good health, a quick sale of y^r burgundy, much latin and greek to one of y^r children, much Law, much of Cooke, and Littleton, to the other, quiet and joy to mistrss Brinsden, money to all.
When you'll drink y^r Burgundy with m^r Furneze pray tell him j'll never forget his favours.

But dear John be so kind as to let me know how does mylady Balling-brooke. As to mylord j left him so well j don't doubt he is so still. But j am very uneasie about mylady. If she might have as much health as she has spirit and witt, sure she would be the strongest body in england. Pray dear s^r write me something of her, of mylord, and of you. Direct y^r letter by the penny post at m^r Cavalier, Belitery Square by the R. exchange. J am sincerely and heartily y^r most humble most obedient rambling friend.

Voltaire