Autograph letter signed from Marie-Louise Denis [née Mignot] to David-Louis de Constant de Rebecque, written from Ferney and dated 13 March [1770] [D16226]
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CMV33259
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Osenat- Lot 185 (B), ‘Marie-Louise Mignot, Marie-Louis Denis [née Mignot] [née Mignot] to David-Louis de Constant de Rebecque’
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Autograph letter signed from Marie-Louise Denis [née Mignot] to David-Louis de Constant de Rebecque, written from Ferney and dated 13 March [1770] [D16226]
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Incipit Diplomatic:
L’étoffe que vous avez eu, Monsieur, la bonté de m’envoier est charmente
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Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Marie-Louise Denis [née Mignot] to David-Louis de Constant de Rebecque, written from Ferney and dated 13 March [1770].
Detailed Summary:
Marie-Louis Denis [née Mignot] [née Mignot] thanks de Rebecque for his kindness in sending her some clothes. She adds that she was not old enough to wear them so saved them for Mme. Dupuits, who said that they were too young and too brilliant for a woman living in the country. As such, Marie-Louis Denis [née Mignot] [née Mignot] writes that she is returning the gift and is very sorry that she is not old enough to wear it. She then turns to her uncle, Voltaire, writing that he is in a painful situation. She notes that he doesn’t sleep well and that he has a ‘tasteful mood’ that seems to wander around with him without settling, adding that she is pinning all her hopes on the ‘beautiful season’. The letter ends with Marie-Louis Denis [née Mignot] [née Mignot] sending her best wishes to de Rebecque’s wife and daughters.
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2 ff.
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1
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Some minor repairs to the margins. Modern bristol tab mounting has been added.
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Undecorated
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There is one crossing through on l.6 on f.1v.
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Owned by John Colville.
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Sold at auction by Osenat, 9-11 rue Royale, 77300 Fontainebleau on 25 October 2022 [Lot 185].
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