The only weakness of that essentially honest man was a belief in the apparition of spirits; but I knew him for many years, and I can affirm that he was as fully convinced that he met and talked with spirits as I am that I am writing at this moment.

As a citizen and as a friend his integrity was absolute; he abhorred deception and led the most exemplary of lives.

The version which the Chevalier Baylon gave of these facts is, therefore, entirely without justification; the visit stated to have been made to Swedenborg in the night-time by Count H---- and Count T---- is hereby contradicted.

In conclusion, the writer of the letter may rest assured that I am not a follower of Swedenborg.

The love of truth alone impels me to give this faithful account of a fact which has been so often stated with details that are entirely false.