Paris [France]. Letter to Margaret Adam from James Adam on his journey to Paris; the part he played in refuting a statement by Voltaire; and asking for news of Robert Adam’s affairs

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Paris [France]. Letter to Margaret Adam from James Adam on his journey to Paris; the part he played in refuting a statement by Voltaire; and asking for news of Robert Adam’s affairs

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A letter from James Adam to Margaret Adam, written from Paris and dated 28 May 1760.

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James Adam writes about his journey to Paris and tells of the part he played in refuting a statement by Voltaire. He ends the letter by requesting news of Robert Adam’s affairs.

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From the papers of the Clerk family of Penicuik, Midlothian.

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Record created by:

Zoe Screti

Record created on:

30 May 2024