The prospectus was reviewed quite positively and cited at some length in several journals. The "Mémoires pour l'histoire des sciences et des beaux arts" journal was lavish in its praise: "voici deux des plus fortes entreprises de Littérature qu'on ait faites depuis long-temps" (here are two of the greatest efforts undertaken in literature in a very long time). The "Mercure Journal" in June 1745, printed a 25-page article that specifically praised Mills' role as translator; the "Journal" introduced Mills as an English scholar who had been raised in France and who spoke both French and English as a native. The "Journal" reported that Mills had discussed the work with several academics, was zealous about the project, had devoted his fortune to support this enterprise, and was the sole owner of the publishing privilege.