Autograph note from Voltaire to Louise Suzanne Gallatin [née Vaudenet], written c.August-September 1759 [D8460]

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CMV34091

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MA 638.85, ‘Autograph note : place not specified, to [Madame Louise Suzanne Gallatin], [1759 Aug. or Sept.?]’

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Autograph note from Voltaire to Louise Suzanne Gallatin [née Vaudenet], written c.August-September 1759 [D8460]

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Incipit Diplomatic:

Mr de Voltaire est malade, il obéit sur le champ aux ordres de me Galatin, il va faire descendre la justice.

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Brief Summary:

Autograph note from Voltaire to Louise Suzanne Gallatin [née Vaudenet], written c.August-September 1759.

Detailed Summary:

Voltaire writes that he is sick and that he will immediately obey the orders of Madame Gallatin, adding that he will bring down justice. He concludes by noting that Betens is a fool.

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1 f.

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89 x 57 mm

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1

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[c.August/September 1759]

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Record created by:

Zoe Screti

Record created on:

29 August 2024