Letter from Frederick II of Prussia to Gabrielle Émilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil, marquise Du Châtelet, dated 12 September 1740

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Add MS 46358, fol.85, ‘Frederick II (Frederick the Great), King of Prussia, to Gabrielle Émile du Châtelet, Marquise du Châtelet, 12 Sept. 1740’

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Letter from Frederick II of Prussia to Gabrielle Émilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil, marquise Du Châtelet, dated 12 September 1740

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A letter from Frederick II of Prussia to Gabrielle Émilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil, marquise Du Châtelet, dated 12 September 1740.

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In the letter, Frederick refers to their mutual friendship with Voltaire, and addresses some lines of poetry to the recipient.

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Record created by:

Zoe Screti

Record created on:

30 May 2024