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Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Henri Louis Lekain, written from Ferney and dating to c.7 August 1761 [D9936]
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CMV34748
Repository:
The Morgan Library & Museum, New York, US
Shelfmark:
MA 1613, ‘Autograph letter signed : Ferney, to Henri Louis Lekain, [ca. 1761 Aug. 7].’
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Incipit Diplomatic:
Mon cher Roscius je vous écris rarement, la poste est trop chère pour vous faire payer des lettres inutiles.
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French
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Yes
Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Henri Louis Lekain, written from Ferney and dating to c.7 August 1761.
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Letter
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ALS
Physical Description
Material(s):
Ink on paper
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2 pp.
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12mo
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History
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c.7 August 1761
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Origin:
Ferney-Voltaire, France
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