A Berlin, Seize Janvier [1753]

Sr,

Misfortune, good right and courage use few words, and apply themselves confidently to yr noble way of thinking.
I dare send you this pacquet by a sure way, and I entreat you to send the letter to Sr Evrard Fawkener when you will have perus'd it and sceal'd it with your sceal.

If you can, if you will cause, the little paper here enclos'd to appear in the gazettes, you will oblige a man, who, by his madness servant to a King, by his heart one of yr countrymen, by his sentiments worthy of yr favour, will never forget it. I am sure you will not let know I have writ to you. If I can wait upon you, I hope I would not appear altogether flat to your palate.

Yr, with respect and gratitude,

Voltaire